What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mortgage Loan Underwriter position at Equity Bank?
Position: Mortgage Underwriter (not remote)
Department: Mortgage Operations
Location: Wichita, KS (on-site)
Status: FT/ Hourly
Jump start your career at Equity Bank! We are currently hiring energetic, team oriented, and community focused individuals to join our team! With a team of best-in-class customer service experts, you'll help to build and expand on client relationships, deliver the banking products and services that meet the unique and individual needs of clients, and create and uphold an atmosphere of superior experience and service. At Equity Bank we’ll help you invest in your community through volunteer opportunities which align with our company initiatives and core values.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Underwrite Mortgage Loans
- Underwrite mortgage loans according to the agencies, secondary market investor guidelines and Equity Bank underwriting guidelines ultimately balancing bank safety and soundness against loan production needs of the loan originators.
- Well versed with guidelines for VA, FHA, RD and Conventional loans.
- Reviews and calculates qualifying income for borrowers, including complex self-employed and personal and business tax returns
- Reviews credit reports to determine if borrowers meet investor, agency and Equity Bank credit worthiness requirements
- Reviews appraisals to determine if the collateral meets secondary market and portfolio requirements and supports the value given by the appraiser.
- Loans are underwritten within established timeframes.
- Communicate results back to loan processors and/or loan originators.
- Clear to close loans for final documents.
- Investor relations
- Assist EVP/CCO in researching repurchase requests.
- Employee is responsible for understanding and following the applicable laws and regulations for their job responsibilities including but not limited to Equity Bank Business Ethic and Conduct Policy, Bank Secrecy Act, Information Security, and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Must work on-site at Wichita headquarters location (not a remote/hybrid role)
Required Skills & Education
- High School diploma or required.
- 5-10 years of mortgage lending experience preferred.
- VA, SARR, FHA Chums/DE preferred
- Experience with DU, LP and GUS underwriting systems
- Experience with Encompass LOS
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner
- Computer skills, especially the ability to work in Windows based systems
- Maintain a working understanding that complies with, banking regulations, bank policies, and procedures.
Who we are
Equity Bank, a full-service, $5 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 72 bank offices throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.
Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.
At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.
Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.
What’s in it for you?
We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
Benefits Available:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Group Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Group Cancer Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
- Generous Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Pet Insurance
- Retail Banking Benefits
The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Physical Requirements
This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.
Work Environment
This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant’s race or skin color, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, sex, physical or mental ability.
