Senior Mortgage Underwriting Manager

First Merchants Corporation; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Manager, Mortgage Loan Underwriting to join our team. This role will lead an underwriting team across Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan, driving pipeline metrics and quality within risk parameters.

You will develop a deep understanding of Mortgage Lending products, policies, and documentation, while coaching staff and ensuring strong collaboration with sales and other operational teams.

Formación

• 8+ years of underwriting experience across Conventional, VA, FHA, Jumbo and Community Development products.
• 5+ years of management experience leading underwriting teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage assigned underwriters and appraisal analysts to meet pipeline metrics and adhere to risk parameters.
• Develop and maintain understanding of mortgage lending products, policies, and documentation updates.
• Ensure compliance with risk management policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and train the underwriting team and provide performance feedback.
• Conduct second-tier reviews and assist with complex loan structures and exception vetting.
• Collaborate with sales and other departments to optimize processing flow.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing teammates to achieve department goals.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Mentoring

Underwriting expertise

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Descripción del empleo

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Manager, Mortgage Loan Underwriting to join our team. This role will lead an underwriting team across Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan, driving pipeline metrics and quality within risk parameters.

You will develop a deep understanding of Mortgage Lending products, policies, and documentation, while coaching staff and ensuring strong collaboration with sales and other operational teams.