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Underwriting Manager

Directions Home Loan
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2025

JOB TITLE                                       UNDERWRITING MANAGER

 

REPORTS TO                                   VP of Operations

 

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT                 Exempt

 

SUMMARY                The Underwriting Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Mortgage Underwriters, ensuring quality and compliance of loan approvals. This position will lead a positive culture within their department


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·        Train, Lead and inspire a team of underwriters, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and collaboration.

·        Evaluate and implement efficient Underwriting processes to stay relevant

·        Conducts underwriting review process in a manner designed to minimize the company's risk while employing problem resolution techniques in approving loans

·        Analyze property characteristics and all other information pertinent to credit and property decision

·        Respond to product questions and scenarios with suitable answers

·        Ensure compliance with company and agent

·        Provide prompt and quality customer service both internally and offer alternative options when reviews are escalated

·        Adheres to set turnaround times for reviewing new submissions as well as resubmissions.

·        When necessary, underwrite Conventional, FHA, USDA and VA residential loans ensuring they comply with FNMA, FHLMC, Investor and Government agency guidelines

·        Manage the day-to-day tasks of the Underwriting Department

·        Other duties as assigned


 DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

·        Bachelor’s Degree in business, banking, or finance

·        6-10 years of recent underwriting experience in the mortgage industry.

·        Leadership or Management experience

·        Proficiency in Conventional, FHA and VA loans; experience with CHFA, USDA and 203k

·        Proficient understanding of underwriting requirements, governmental and agency requirements, terminology, and automated processing systems

·        Interpersonal skills to create and maintain positive working relationships

·        Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite

·        Experience with mortgage software, such as Calyx Point, Encompass, Data Track or Empower

·        DE, CHUMS, VA/SAR

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