Government Underwriter (Northeast)

CMG Home Loans is hiring for an experienced Government Underwriter with Active DE/Lapp/Sar preferably. Bond and/or Jumbo would be great. They are responsible for the execution of underwriting based on company policy and standards. The Underwriter ensures sound decisions to protect the financial and operational interests of the company.

*******************Looking for underwriter in the NorthEast *******************************

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:      

• Underwriter FHA and VA loans by having active government designation (DE/Sar/Lapp)
• Potentially underwrite various other types of loans potentially including Jumbo, Non-QM, Conventional, Bond, USDA, Renovation and Construction.
• Ability to underwrite 45+ initial underwrites per month.
• Communicates regularly with the Loan Officers and/or Processor regarding status of loans via current technology.
• Follows file and check order as conditions are signed off and new information is received.
• Maintains current working knowledge on current products.
• Leadership with respect to direction of underwriting resources and credit policy execution within team.
• Maintains conversation log in Byte to properly track the forward movement of the file.
• Assists with training needs of other mortgage positions.
• Ad hoc reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:      

• Minimum of five (5) years specific government underwriting experience.
• Must possess valid CHUMS and/or LAPP/Sar to underwriter FHA and VA loans
• Recent experience underwriting Jumbo and Non-QM highly preferred

• Highly prefer underwriters who have experience in several of the following loans: Bond, USDA, Jumbo, Non-QM, Renovation and Construction. 

• Must have demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of DU and LP input.
• Ability to properly interpret DU and LP, communicate and document their findings.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email systems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• High integrity and confidentiality required.

Compensation: Base ranges from $90,000 - $100,000 plus bonus. Factors that affect base salary may include Underwriting experience and designations, overall knowledge, number of years worked in mortgage industry, types of roles performed, computer skills, experience specific to working with mortgage lenders, and education.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports:  N/A

PHYSICAL and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard office environment, equipment and tasks, including work at a computer terminal.  This position requires partial sitting and walking throughout the day.  Employees must be open to work overtime to complete assigned tasks.