Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cornerstone Home Lending is a unique national home lender known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and employee happiness. They are seeking a Jumbo/Non-QM Underwriter to analyze underwriting for Jumbo and Non-Agency mortgage loans, ensuring compliance and managing loan conditions effectively.
Responsibilities
• Due Diligence Underwriting
• Ability to analyze the underwriting of Jumbo and Non-Agency mortgage loans in a timely manner for completeness and compliance guidelines and approved Seller variances
• Use of manual underwriting requires strong attention to detail
• Manage loan conditions from credit, property, and compliance reviews with Sellers and external 3rd party service due diligence providers
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for underwriting waivers and eligibility exceptions
• Clearly communicate, in written and verbal form, compensating factors to justify exceptions
• Maintain strong knowledge of mortgage compliance rules agency underwriting guidelines and industry standards for appraisal requirements and regulatory compliance
• Participate in evaluating current loan review processes and provide feedback and recommendations to increase efficiency and risk management capabilities
• Consistently review third party services (valuation, fraud, compliance) to provide valuable input for loan decisions
Skills
• 5+ years of mortgage industry experience
• 5+ years of jumbo and Non-Agency underwriting with complex income analysis required
• Expert underwriting knowledge and extensive experience with loan origination documentation
• Technologically savvy, with the ability to work in varied systems
• Proficiency with automated underwriting engines, electronic document management and other systems
• High attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Analytical thinking ability, diplomacy and professionalism
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package
• Potential for a performance-based bonus
Company Overview
• Cornerstone Home Lending is a full-service mortgage lender. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.houseloan.com.