Loan Underwriter
NJ - Toms RiverApply Now
The primary responsibility is to underwrite mortgage loan applications and issue loan approval/commitment according to Family First Funding LLC requirements. The underwriter is to ensure loan packages are compliant, sellable, and insurable. The underwriter may also act as a mediator between FFF as lender and Investor; escalating to the Underwriting Manager when appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Underwriter duties shall include without limitation:
- Underwrite Conventional & Jumbo Loans in accordance with FFF overlays, policies, and procedures outlined by Director of Operations
- Underwrite Conventional & Jumbo Loans in accordance with all agency guidelines and Investor Overlays
- Perform industry-standard underwriting activities (e.g. reviewing Income, assets, title, appraisal, loan application, etc.)
- Access all risk factors of loan and ensure it meets guidelines
- Report to Manager in regard to protocol and file escalation
- Check for accuracy of all incoming loan information for file and report discrepancies
- Ensure that all of the tax, title, insurance and closing documentation is in place
- Interface borrowers, loan processors, loan officers and underwriting in an effective manner
- Review the appraisal to make sure it is accurate and thorough, so that the home is truly worth at least the purchase price on purchases and value on refinances
- Maintain, understand and follow lender / Agency / Investor guidelines at all times
- Underwriters to make sure all of the loan factors meet particular loan guidelines
- Maintain dates in loan origination system pertaining to underwriting (as applicable)
- Submit mortgage loans to automated underwriting systems for approval within investor guidelines
- Assure all FINAL numbers and information is updated in file and system prior to issuing a clearance to close
- Ensure file compliance prior to closing being requested
- All other duties as defined by Employer from time to time
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, 401K (company match up to 2%)