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Underwriting Assistant
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Underwriting Assistant
Brown & Brown Insurance
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JOB TITLE: Senior Home Loan Government Underwriter DEPARTMENT: Home Loan Underwriting STATUS: Non-Exempt JOB CODE:1836 PAY SCALE: $49.55 - $52.00 Hourly GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the evaluation and qualification of Government loans inclusive of FHA, VA, USDA and down payment assistance program(s) for compliance with the requirements of the applicable agency; hold and maintain direct endorsement certification with HUD, VA LAPP/ SAR designation. Also responsible for the review of conforming and non-conforming mortgages as well as equity loan applications to determine compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, investor guidelines and credit union standards. Review and analyze submitted loans for capacity, capital, collateral, character and condition while upholding fair lending practices. This includes ensuring that loan requests meet program and product specifications or counteroffer to a product and/or program when appropriate. 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ICW GroupCreating the best insurance experience possible.
Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! 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