Sr. DE Mortgage Underwriter (FHA) - Mainly Remote (2 Days Onsite Monthly after 5 Days of Training in Nashville) - 37.5 Hour Work Week - 4 ½ Weeks of PTO to Start - Salary is Up to $85,000k - Tuition Assistance - Cheap Awesome Benefits - Permanent Direct Hire
Must Have FHA DE or Gov’t/Conventional Experience & Can Independently Assess Risk
My client, a well-respected, stable organization with over 40 years of history, is adding a Sr. DE Mortgage Underwriter. This is a supportive, collaborative work culture without the high-pressure dynamics of a banking environment. Mainly remote (2 days on-site monthly after 5 days of training in Nashville) with a 37.5-hour work week. PTO starts at 4 ½ Weeks immediately. The salary is up to $85,000. This company boasts of its low turnover, affordable benefits, tuition assistance, and more. Permanent direct hire.
Overview Of The Sr. Mortgage Underwriter
• The Sr. Mortgage Underwriter must have the ability to handle an underwriting volume during the peak season of 300-350 loans.
• Process roughly 20 files weekly (not including re-works for conditions being submitted).
• Determine eligibility by reviewing household income and loan details for MRB and MBS programs, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with originating agents and lenders.
• Verify loan data, underwriting findings, disclosures, and appraisals to ensure compliance with CFPB, RESPA, and agency guidelines.
• Communicate with stakeholders (lenders, agents, internal teams) to resolve deficiencies, gather documentation, and support timely loan processing and closing.
• Manage loan pipeline, review outstanding conditions, issue commitments and approvals, and handle exception requests within deadlines and rate lock requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise, maintain professional relationships, support related teams, and assist with post-closing activities and issue resolution.
Qualifications Of The Sr. DE Mortgage Underwriter
• Must have recent FHA DE or gov’t/conventional experience and can independently assess risk.
• Must have the ability to train on-site in Nashville for five days and go in twice a month or for a special meeting.
• Must live within 200 miles of Nashville.
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