NMLS3029
VP of Agency Underwriting – West Coast
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
VP of Agency Underwriting – West Coast
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
• Ability to underwrite conventional and government loans (FHA, VA). • Maintain and report underwriter bonus. • Provide guidance and solutions to underwriting team and branches for complex underwriting scenarios and escalations. • Assist in special projects and training as designated by underwriting management. • Communicate with branches on escalations and escalated scenarios. • Perform second level reviews as designated by senior underwriting management. • Work with underwriting team to maintain standard service level agreements. • Monitor underwriting pipeline to ensure productivity and adherence to set SLAs. • Provide mentoring and coaching to underwriting staff as identified or required by senior management. • Utilize problem solving, judgement, knowledge, and experience to effectively remedy loan level issues. • Manage department reports. • Manage a team consisting of approximately five to ten individuals. • Communicate effectively with operations and sales staff to maintain a high level of customer service via phone and email. • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements
- Direct Endorsement status from HUD and/or SAR authority from VA, experience with USDA, preferred.
- Understanding of FHA, VA and Conventional loan guidelines, preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
- 5+ years of Mortgage Underwriting Experience (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional) with agency guideline knowledge, preferred.
- 3+ years of Underwriting management experience, preferred.
- Working knowledge of ATR/QM requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Encompass LOS experience a plus.
- Knowledge of compliance and disclosure requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision
- 401K
- Company-provided short-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
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