Position Summary

The position requires expert mortgage underwriting and credit knowledge, clear communication skills, consistently outstanding client service, and proven problem solving and decision-making skills. The successful candidate must have a high level of interaction with internal parties (trading, sales, legal and compliance, structured finance) and external parties (Sellers, 3rd party service providers).

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ability to analyze the underwriting of conventional mortgage loans in a timely manner for completeness and compliance with Redwood purchase guidelines and approved Seller variances
• Use of manual underwriting requires strong attention to detail
• Manage loan conditions from credit, property, and compliance reviews with Sellers and external 3^rd party service due diligence providers
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for underwriting waivers and eligibility exceptions
• Clearly communicate, in written and verbal form, compensating factors to justify exceptions
• Provide support to Redwood Sellers by evaluating and supplying feedback on loan scenarios, at times based on limited information
• Understand and effectively work with Seller variances to product eligibility and underwriting guidelines 
• Participate in and provide clear feedback on credit policy recommendations
• Maintain strong knowledge of mortgage compliance rules agency underwriting guidelines and industry standards for appraisal requirements and regulatory compliance
• Participate in evaluating current loan review processes and provide feedback and recommendations to increase efficiency and risk management capabilities
• Consistently access third party services (valuation, fraud, compliance) to provide valuable input for loan decisions

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 7 years of mortgage industry experience
• 3 years agency underwriting experience 
• 2 years of jumbo underwriting or complex income analysis 
• Expert underwriting knowledge and extensive experience with loan origination documentation
• Technologically savvy, with the ability to work in varied systems
• Proficiency with Excel, loan origination systems, automated underwriting engines, electronic document management and other systems
• High attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Analytical thinking ability, diplomacy and professionalism

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this role is $90 - 100K annually. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certification, and other factors. Our company also offers a competitive benefit package including discretionary corporate bonus program, multiple health plans, STD and LTD options, company sponsored life insurance, fitness reimbursement, paid parental leave, time to volunteer, Paid Time off, ESPP, and 401K matching.

Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT), together with its subsidiaries, is a specialty finance company focused on investing in mortgage related assets, and engaging in residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. Our employees are a team of disciplined, dedicated and talented professionals who do what it takes to make the Company a leader in innovation and reputation. We value everyone's contribution, actively soliciting feedback at all levels within the organization. Work gets done in a non-hierarchical, hard-working and fun environment. For more information about our Company, please look up the Redwood Review, published quarterly, available on our website, www.redwoodtrust.com.