What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mortgage Loan Underwriter position at Summit Credit Union?
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through financial empowerment? At Summit Credit Union, we’re looking for a detail-oriented, people-first Mortgage Loan Underwriter to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in helping our members achieve their homeownership dreams by underwriting both portfolio and secondary market mortgage loans with accuracy, empathy, and efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Underwrite mortgage loans in accordance with SCU and investor guidelines.
- Ensure data integrity and complete documentation in all files.
- Support lenders and processors with real-time feedback and expert guidance.
- Collaborate with the Mortgage Processing Department to meet underwriting timelines.
- Maintain knowledge of tools like Desktop Underwriter, Loan Prospector, and WHEDA.
- Contribute to internal audits and compliance efforts.
- Help develop underwriting and program guidelines aligned with credit union strategy.
- Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in every interaction.
What You Bring
- Associate’s degree in business, finance, banking, or real estate preferred.
- 4 years of experience in credit analysis, mortgage lending, or secondary market operations (or a Bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience).
- Strong knowledge of mortgage laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Why Summit?
At Summit, you’re not just underwriting loans—you’re helping over 250,000 members across Wisconsin build brighter financial futures. We’re a people-first, award-winning workplace where 44% of our roles are filled internally, and employees frequently refer their friends. We believe in making a real difference—for our members, our community, and each other.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited to grow your career, contribute to a thriving team, and help others achieve their dreams—this is the place for you.
At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union. Different makes us better. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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