Mortgage Underwriter

Howard Hanna Mortgage Services/1st Priority Mortgage has an opening for an experienced Mortgage Loan Underwriter.

Position: Underwriter                                                      Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Reports To: Underwriting Manager                                   FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

*only local candidates will be considered- 1 day per week in office requirement*

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.

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