Remote Mortgage Underwriter (DE and LAPP/SAR Required)

Jobot; Dagsboro (DE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Mortgage Underwriter to join our mostly remote team with occasional onsite meetings. You will underwrite Conventional, FHA, and VA loans, evaluate automated underwriting results, and present files to loan committees.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, quick turnaround, and collaboration with branch partners. Ideal candidates have FHA DE and VA underwriting approvals, strong Excel skills, and experience with Encompass.

Qualifications

• Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) underwriting approval.
• Active VA SAR/LAPP underwriting approval.
• Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with mortgage and lending partners.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Conventional, FHA, and VA loans per guidelines.
• Submit files through automated underwriting systems and evaluate results.
• Approve or pend loans and present files to loan committee.
• Assist branch partners with scenarios and complex files.
• Maintain a 24–48 hour turnaround on new submissions and resubmissions.
• Ensure accurate loan documentation and file maintenance.
• Utilize office systems to support underwriting operations.

Skills

DE underwriting

VA underwriting

Customer service

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Encompass

Tools

Encompass

Job description

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Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brendan Thomas

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We have been helping families build homes for over 70 years! We are Top 5 in the nation with over 500,000 homes built and sold across the country. We are looking to add a Remote Fully Designated Mortgage Underwriter to our team.

Why join us?

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Highly competitive compensation designed to reward performance
• Exclusive home purchase incentives plus additional employee perks
• Discounted mortgage and settlement services—real savings where it matters
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage for peace of mind
• 401(k) plan to help you build long-term financial security
• Employee Stock Ownership Program —share in the company’s success
• Generous paid time off to truly unplug and recharge
• Robust onboarding, training, and ongoing support to set you up for success
• Exceptional retention and stability—a company that has never experienced a layoff
• Fast-track career growth—over 80% of leadership roles filled through internal promotion
• Genuine work/life balance in a supportive, people-first culture
• And plenty more benefits that make this a place people stay and grow

Job Details

As a Senior Mortgage Underwriter, you’ll play a critical role in turning homeownership dreams into reality. Your underwriting decisions will directly influence customers’ ability to secure financing for their new homes, making attention to detail, sound judgment, and collaboration essential to success.

This role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite Conventional, FHA, and VA loans in accordance with investor and agency guidelines
• Submit files through automated underwriting systems and evaluate results
• Approve or pend loans and present qualifying files to loan committee
• Serve as a trusted underwriting resource for branch partners, assisting with scenarios, questions, and complex files
• Maintain a consistent 24–48 hour turnaround on new submissions and resubmissions
• Ensure accurate loan documentation and proper file maintenance
• Utilize office systems and tools to support efficient underwriting operations

What We’re Looking For

• Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and VA SAR/LAPP underwriting approval
• Minimum 5 years of mortgage underwriting experience
• Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with mortgage and lending partners
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• Comfort working in Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis
• Experience with Encompass preferred (not required)

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