Underwriter

Company Description Since our founding in 1904, Union Savings Bank has proudly served local communities by promoting responsible home ownership through sound lending practices.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we operate over 40 full-service branches and lending offices across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.

Union Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Mortgage Underwriter at Union Savings Bank, you will play a key role in evaluating loan applications and determining borrower eligibility based on creditworthiness, income, assets, and property evaluations.

Your work ensures that all loans meet regulatory and internal policy standards while supporting responsible lending and risk management.

Key Responsibilities Evaluate borrower credit reports, income documentation, debts, and assets to assess risk and loan eligibility.Verify accuracy of all information provided in loan applications, including employment and income sources.Review property appraisals and other collateral documentation to confirm loan-to-value ratios and ensure compliance with lending requirements.Make informed underwriting decisionsapprove, suspend, or deny loan applicationsbased on risk assessment and lending guidelines.Complete thorough and accurate reviews of mortgage application packages.Collaborate with loan officers, processors, brokers, and internal departments to resolve documentation issues or application discrepancies.Escalate complex or high-risk applications to management when necessary.

Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.Prior experience in mortgage underwriting, banking, or financial services is preferred.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative data.Solid understanding of Conventional loan and non-conforming guidelines Working knowledge of federal mortgage regulations and compliance standards (e.g., RESPA, TILA).Strong customer service and communication skills.

Core Competencies Exceptional attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and time management skillsEffective problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesClear written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and dependableCollaborative team player Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time; with or without notice.

Union Savings Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.