Full-Time Mortgage Underwriter
Better is hiring a remote Full-Time Mortgage Underwriter. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
Mortgage Underwriter
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Career Level
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
USA
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Job Details
Better is looking for a Mortgage Underwriter to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll use established underwriting guidelines to assess borrower financials and credit information alongside property valuations to guide lending decisions. As an Underwriter, your responsibility will be to make informed, yet bold risk decisions based on your expertise and experience. You’ll collaborate closely with the production team throughout the loan process to ensure seamless and timely closings.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and decision agency conforming and jumbo residential mortgage loans
- Verify and analyze all necessary financial information and documentation; ensure that loan files contain all necessary credit and legal documents
- Review appraisal reports to identify and resolve any discrepancies discovered within
- Conduct thorough analysis of applicant's income and expense data, asset documentation, credit reports, and property valuations to confirm loan eligibility
- Calculate qualifying ratios, assess creditworthiness, and provide risk assessments
- Work closely and effectively with cross-functional teams and departments on a daily basis
Qualifications
- 3+ years of recent experience underwriting FNMA and FHLMC mortgages
- Expert knowledge of Desktop Underwriter (DU) & Loan Prospector/Loan Product Advisor (LP/LPA)
- Ability to work well in a high pressure, fast paced environment
- Must be able to carry a pipeline of 200+ loans
- Ability to carry out requisite loan calculations (DTI, LTV, etc.)
- Proven ability to thrive in a remote setting
- Manage multiple loan files simultaneously in a high-volume setting
- Strong written and verbal communication
- HELOC & Non-Conforming experience a plus
- Excellent attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a deep understanding of loan processes are essential in this role
FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Full-Time Mortgage Underwriter at Better is
8th of November 2025
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
USA
] applicants. .
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