Senior Underwriter (Non-QM)

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Position Overview:
The Non-QM Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and maintaining a pipeline while communicating with internal and external parties. Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant. The Non-QM Underwriter will be the main point of contact for credit conditions of the post-close pipeline. Maintains extensive guideline and product knowledge of all Non-QM lending while assisting with questions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Underwrite Non-QM products, including but not limited to Bank Statement Programs, , DSCR , Asset Depletion, Foreign National, and Self-Employment.


• Main point of contact for Non-QM post close credit pipeline.


• Maintain an underwriting pipeline of new loans and resubmissions that meet standard service level agreements.


• Evaluate and examine loan files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with investor and internal guidelines to issue loan decisions.


• Communicate with operations, sales, business partners, maintaining a high level of customer service.


• Collaborate with the post-closing department on any stipulations for closed files


• Perform other related duties as assigned.


• Participate in special projects and handle other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications And Skills

• 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience.


• Experience with Non-QM Post-Close credit and manual underwriting.


• Excellent communication skills


• Encompass LOS experience, a plus.


• Time management, problem-solving skills,  and attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

●       Competitive compensation reliant on ability and experience

●       Excellent benefits package including health, pre tax HSA, FSA accounts and dental & vision

●       Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as additional voluntary benefit possibilities

●       401K with robust company match

●       Flexible PTO program

●       Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)

●       The opportunity to work for the Midwest’s fastest growing lender

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do

not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.