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Primary Purpose
Responsible for providing quality customer service by efficiently and accurately underwriting residential mortgage applications.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Monitor underwriting queue daily with a focused effort to render decisions Based on established Key Performance indicator (KPI) targets.
Underwrite and render credit decision to approve or deny one to four family mortgage consumer loans in accordance with Bank policy for portfolio and for sale in the secondary market, including conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs.
Review loan documentation required to complete the application process.
Analyze tax returns for self-employed borrowers in accordance with Bank and Investor guidelines.
Analyze condominium project documents to assure Bank and Investor warrantability.
Review appraisals to ensure compliance with Bank and Investor appraisal policies.
Through the Department Manager, respond to quality control exceptions and recommend improvements to minimize future exceptions.
Accountable for meeting established Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
Understands compliance with all regulations governing the banking industry, as well as agency guidelines and organization policies.
Understands the compliance requirements for Loan Operations to ensure files are maintained in accordance with regulations.
Job Specifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to use prudent decision-making skills.
Ability to be diplomatic.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of FNMA/FHLMC and Consumer Loan underwriting requirements and polices.
Ability to review, analyze, and provide feedback regarding underwriting results.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and banking software applications.
Ability to organize time, resources and set priorities to accomplish multiple duties.
Experience & Education
Associates Degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting, plus specialized courses in mortgage underwriting and appraisal review.
Minimum of three years underwriting experience.
Internal and External Contacts
External contact with customers, attorneys and real estate professionals.
Office environment. Ability to operate computer. Ability to communicate in order to exchange simple to complex information with individuals and groups. Ability to travel throughout Bank footprint.