Job DescriptionThe Mortgage Loan Underwriter position is responsible for underwriting Conventional, FHA, and VA loans following established company, agency and investor guidelines. The underwriter evaluates mortgage loan files and assesses risk based on compliance, agency, investor, and company guidelines to ensure salability with minimal loss. Individuals in this role are required to keep current with regulatory and market changes. Ideal candidates will be service-focused with superior time-management and communication skills, have the ability to multi-task. Key responsibilitiesComplete thorough analysis of mortgage loan files to determine compliance with agency, company and investor guidelines to ensure salability of closed loans Review resubmitted files and documents Make and issue independent compliant loan decisions Maintain company service level and turn-time standards Respond to audits and post-closing issues in a timely manner Maintain working knowledge of agency and investor guidelines and policies Mentor processing staff on underwriting deficiencies and calculation errors Other duties as assigned Compensation-Initial hours 9-5 OT at month end. Ability to work from home after 6 months (with one day a week in office). -Starting salary begins at $36.00/hr based on credentials and interview-Quarterly bonuses offered-Full Benefit package offeredQualifications2 years’ experience underwriting with strong credit, collateral, and risk analysis background preferred FHA, VA designations preferred Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving abilities Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.