Remote Mortgage Underwriter III

Visio Lending; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 53,519 - 73,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Flexibility with remote work options

Job summary

A leading rental home financing company in Austin is seeking an Underwriter III responsible for underwriting complex Non-QM and DSCR investor loans. This role includes managing loan files, making independent underwriting decisions, and offering mentorship to other underwriters. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mortgage underwriting and must possess advanced manual underwriting skills. The position offers flexibility for remote work and is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mortgage underwriting experience, especially with Non-QM loans.
• Proven ability to manage time-sensitive, high-complexity loan files.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of complex loan files and determine borrower eligibility.
• Independently complete underwriting decisions in accordance with standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on guidelines and investor requirements.

Skills

Mortgage underwriting expertise

Manual underwriting skills

Time management

Technology-savvy

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Calyx Point

SalesForce

Job description

Please be advised: Visio Lending does not accept unsolicited resumes or services from third-party recruitment agencies. In the event, a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Visio Lending shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to Visio Lending employees, shall be deemed the property of Visio Lending.

About Visio Lending

Visio Lending is the nation’s leader in rental home financing. Founded in 2012 in Austin, Texas, Visio enables small- to medium- sized investors to grow their rental home, vacation rental, and small balance commercial portfolios. Headquartered in fantastic Austin, Texas, since late 2015, Visio has financed more than $1 billion in Rental360 loans. With more than $400 million in capital onboard, a proven record of investment grade bond issuance on Wall Street, and an outstanding 100+ team, Visio is poised for continued success.

Why We Love Working at Visio:

We at Visio are passionate about working together towards our goals to continually push this company forward. We innovate, collaborate, celebrate team successes, and recognize individual accomplishments. At Visio Lending, you’ll work on meaningful initiatives that directly support real estate investors nationwide. We offer a collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and flexibility with remote or hybrid work options.

How to Apply?

To be considered for employment, please submit your application online. While we appreciate all the interest we receive, only candidates selected for phone screening, or an interview will be contacted directly. You will receive application status alerts via email so make sure your email address is accurate.

Note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Unanswered application questions or responses indicating “see resume” will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration.

Visio Financial Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Opportunity

The Underwriter III is responsible for underwriting complex Non-QM and DSCR investor loans , exercising advanced independent judgment, and approving guideline exceptions when appropriate. In addition to managing a personal pipeline, this role provides guidance and support to other underwriters and helps ensure consistency, compliance, and excellence across the underwriting function.

What You'll Do

• Manage a pipeline of complex loan files, reviewing documentation to determine borrower eligibility and mitigate fraud risk
• Independently complete underwriting decisions in accordance with company standards, investor guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and document Enhanced Review requests, including clearly articulated rationale for approved exceptions
• Serve as a subject matter expert on underwriting guidelines, SOPs, and investor requirements
• Provide guidance, technical support, and mentorship to underwriting team members
• Ensure loans meet compliance standards and are marketable for investors
• Evaluate borrower creditworthiness, collateral, and repayment capacity
• Confirm all lending conditions are satisfied prior to closing
• Maintain acceptable turnaround times and SLAs while managing complex files
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal teams and external partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows, efficiency, and loan quality
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Authorized Remote Locations: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, NC, SC, TX, UT
• Salary Range: $38.85 - $53.02/hr (Non-Exempt/Hourly/Overtime Eligible)

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of mortgage underwriting experience , with deep expertise in Non-QM loans
• Advanced manual underwriting skills and independent decision-making ability
• Proven ability to manage time-sensitive, high-complexity loan files
• Strong initiative, reliability, and commitment to quality and team success
• Technology-savvy with experience working across multiple underwriting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Completion of all required training by designated deadlines
• High School diploma or GED required
• Internal Applicants: Must meet minimum qualifications and have no recent disciplinary actions

What We Prefer to Find:

• Someone with experience with Non-QM Loans
• Someone with experience with underwriting DSCR loans
• Someone with an Associate and/or bachelor's degree in business or a related industry area major
• Someone with experience with Calyx Point and SalesForce