What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mortgage Underwriter position at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services?
Mortgage Underwriter
Location: Buffalo, NY
Howard Hanna Mortgage Services/1st Priority Mortgage has an opening for an experienced Mortgage Loan Underwriter.
Position: Underwriter Location: Buffalo, NY
Reports To: Underwriting Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Responsibilities:
- Underwriting loans from pre-approval to final approval.
- Reviewing approval conditions for accuracy and structure loans according to policy requirements and credit quality.
- Assisting with resolving post-closing issues and quality control audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- 3 years’ experience as a mortgage underwriter.
- FHA Direct Endorsement designation is required for consideration (FHA CHUMS ID)
- VA credit underwriting preferred
- VA SAR preferred
- USDA underwriting preferred
- Thorough understanding of underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures of FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.
- Experience with state bond programs preferred.
- Applicant must be familiar with Desktop Underwriter (DU) and Loan Prospector (LPA); Experience with GUS is a plus..
- Proficient with different AUS engines, investor site, FHA Connection, and webLGY.
- Solid track record of success in underwriting FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Loans.
- Understanding of how to read and analyze multiple types of underwriting guidelines.
- Ideally, applicant has recently worked in the business within the past 12 months, as current understanding of compliance and regulatory issues is critical.
- Highly disciplined, analytical, independent, entrepreneurial, confident, well-organized self-starter.
- Team-oriented, adaptable, coachable, dependable, with a strong work ethic.
It takes a strong team to build a successful company and if you are interested in taking part in tough challenges to come up with smart solutions, Howard Hanna Mortgage Services/1st Priority Mortgage is the team for you.
The hourly rate range for this role is $33.00-38.00 based on experience and position location.
Qualified candidates please send resumes to: anzifalchetti@howardhanna.com
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Salary : $33 - $38
