Senior Direct Endorsement Residential Underwriter

OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ

Job Description

Overview

The Sr Direct Endorsement Residential Underwriter is responsible to perform residential loan underwriting activities related to loan request with the goal of achieving the optimal outcome for Northwest and the customer.

Essential Functions

Communicate with customers, realtors, title companies, attorneys, and settlement agents to schedule closings, respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and obtain any documentation required to complete the loan file

Interact with Mortgage Loan Originators, Loan Production Assistants and other team members on a daily basis to resolve questions/issues, and ensure timely underwriting of loan files

Manage a pipeline of working loan files to ensure loans are underwritten in a timely manner

Maintain current knowledge of mortgage loan programs, procedures, and guidelines

Use Northwest's loan origination systems and agency automated underwriting systems (Freddie Mac - Loan Product Advisor, USDA Guaranteed Underwriting System) to underwrite residential mortgage loans

Review and analyze documentation submitted and used in underwriting decisions for accuracy and completeness

Ensure data relating to the underwriting of loans in accurate and complete in the loan origination system

Review and analyze appraisal reports and title commitments to verify sufficient collateral and proper lien position to secure loans

Maintain loan approval authority for all residential mortgage loan products offered by Northwest (conventional, portfolio, FHA, VA, USDA) Checking accuracy of all calculations

Recommend improvements to procedures

Manage personal workload/workflow

Meet turnaround/production goals

Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations

Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency

Work as part of a team

Work with on-site equipment

Ensure adherence to appropriate investor guidelines and industry standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred

3 - 5 years experience as DE Underwriter preferred

5 - 6 years experience underwriting conventional loans, 3 years' experience underwriting VA and USDA Rural Housing Loans preferred

Working knowledge of residential mortgage loan products

Working knowledge of Ellie Mae - Encompass loan origination software, Freddie Mac - Loan Product Advisor, USDA - Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS), FHA Connection preferred

Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to define and solve problems, establish facts and make well-reasoned decisions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work closely with other team members is needed

Proficient organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness a plus

The ability to work independently in a fast-paced high production environment under time constraints and to work collaboratively in a team environment managing multiple deadlines and priorities preferred

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