Underwriter
Salary Range: $38.46 – $43.25/ hr.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Underwrite residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market, as well as portfolio mortgages, home equity loans/lines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Underwrite Conventional mortgage loans pursuant to secondary market guidelines.
* Underwrite residential portfolio loans.
* Underwrite home equity loans and lines, providing approvals within stipulated time frames.
* Underwrite FHA, USDA, VA and residential construction loans (after satisfactory transition period)
* Develop and maintain expert knowledge base related to underwriting requirements of correspondent lending partners (investors).
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with bank loan originators, sales staff and processors.
* Update retail lending policies and operating procedures when necessary.
* Assure proper maintenance of information in Credit and Legal Documentation Files.
* Ensure the bank is meeting compliance requirements for the residential lending business.
* Maintain strong knowledge base on Bank Policies, Laws and Regulations that govern residential mortgage lending.
* Prepare and issue commitment letters and provide to Loan Officers.
* Active participation in demonstrating the behaviors outlined in the GRB Experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related discipline plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting mortgage loans and retail lending credit analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Active CHUMS # required (may be obtained after satisfactory training/ transition period)
* SAR ID# and SONYMA experience preferred.
* Expert knowledge with FHA regulations and underwriting guidelines.
* Knowledge and experience in the secondary market arena.
* Knowledge of Fannie Mae DU, Freddie Mac LP, and GUS.
COMPETENCIES:
* Provide a remarkable client experience.
Greet clients with warmth, genuine interest and a smile.
* Lead by example.
Identify current or potential problems, take ownership and see them through to resolution.
* Act as a unified team.
Possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively communicate with and help others, within and across departments.
* Ability to work independently.
Seek and incorporate feedback on your performance from management, coworkers and clients.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
* Demonstrated PC literacy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is indoor and climate-controlled office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Genesee Regional Bank is an equal opportunity organization.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or any...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Rochester, US-NY
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Genesee Regional Bank
- Contact: Danielle R. Wells
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: UNDER001099-00001
- Posted: 2025-06-05 08:41:04 -
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