What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mortgage Loan Underwriter position at German American?
Job Title: Mortgage Loan Underwriter
Summary:
As a Mortgage Loan Underwriter, you're detail-oriented with a
knack for analyzing complex information. Utilizing experience in the mortgage
industry, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and sound
decision-making are key.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be the go-to expert for underwriting mortgage loan files, ensuring
compliance with bank and investor guidelines, including Freddie Mac standards.
Reviewing and Analyzing
Loans: Your day starts with reviewing, verifying, and
analyzing loan documentation, appraisals, and property records. You'll dive
deep into the details, ensuring every piece aligns with our standards and
guidelines.
Making Thoughtful
Decisions: When it comes to loan decisions, you'll
have the authority to approve or recommend approvals. You'll provide clear
reasoning for each decision, outlining detailed criteria for any conditions
applied.
Staying Current and
Sharing Knowledge: Keeping up with secondary market
underwriting guidelines is key. You'll not only stay informed but also
communicate updates to your team, ensuring everyone is aligned with the latest
industry standards.
Preparing for Closings
and Enhancing Policies: Before loans close, you'll deliver
complete, accurate files, and review withdrawn or denied applications to
maintain reporting accuracy. Your insights will help improve policies, and
you'll suggest alternative loan structures when needed.
Supporting and Training
the Team: You'll provide underwriting support across regions
and offer training to Mortgage Loan Originators, Processors, and other staff,
sharing your expertise to elevate team performance.
What You Bring:
- 3-5 years of mortgage underwriting experience, including Freddie Mac, investor, and MI company overlay expertise.
- Strong knowledge of conventional loans and government programs.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage timelines from application to closing.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with your team.
- Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Windows), strong risk assessment abilities, and sharp decision-making skills.
- Professional communication and leadership skills with a focus on quality
customer service.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of a team that values precision, integrity, and growth.
What we can offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
- 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness benefits
- Life event coverage
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
- National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
- Logo wear discounts
- Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services
This position will be located at:
Owensboro Downtown
313 Frederica St
Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301
United States
About Us:
German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.
German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.