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Manulife

Senior Underwriting Consultant

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$111K - $131K/yr

The Senior Underwriting Consultant is responsible for evaluating applications of the highest ... disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers ...

Stewart

Underwriting Counsel

Washington, DC

$130K - $217K/yr

... underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart ... If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please ...

Stewart

Underwriting Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $217K/yr

... underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart ... If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please ...

Temple View Capital LLC

Underwriter

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

You should a have specific knowledge of the principal approaches to underwriting; Ideal candidates ... disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Temple View Capital LLC

Underwriter

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

You should a have specific knowledge of the principal approaches to underwriting; Ideal candidates ... disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Hartford

Captives Underwriter

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$124K - $199K/yr

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and ... Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or ...

The Hartford

Captives Underwriter

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$124K - $199K/yr

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and ... Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or ...

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Underwriting - Senior Underwriter

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Stanley Martin Homes
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Stanley Martin Homesexternal

$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Join the First Heritage Mortgage Team
We're just as committed to our employees as we are to our customers. As a growing leader in the mortgage industry, we are actively seeking creative, driven individuals to provide the highest level of service and forward-looking solutions.
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The Senior Underwriter is responsible for reviewing and rendering credit decisions on FHA, VA,
Conventional, and Non-Agency residential mortgage loan applications, ensuring full compliance with First Heritage
Mortgage LLC, investor, and agency guidelines. This role requires expert-level knowledge of HUD and VA policies, strong
risk assessment skills, and the ability to apply overlays consistently. The Senior Government Underwriter will utilize active
FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and/or VA SAR/LAPP authority to review credit, income, assets, and collateral, making
sound credit decisions while mentoring junior underwriting staff and supporting complex loan scenarios.
Responsibilities and Duties
Underwriting & Decisioning
• Review and validate credit, property, income, asset, and employment documentation for FHA, VA, USDA, and
applicable state housing programs.
• Apply HUD Handbook 4000.1, VA Lender's Handbook, investor overlays, and company guidelines to ensure
compliance.
• Utilize DE and/or SAR authority to approve, suspend, counter-offer, or decline loan files.
• Review and analyze appraisals for accuracy, completeness, and acceptability under FHA and VA requirements.
• Identify and address red flags for potential fraud or misrepresentation.
Collaboration & Communication
• Prepare clear, concise underwriting summaries outlining the credit decision rationale.
• Communicate conditions and decisions effectively to Loan Officers, Processors, and other stakeholders.
• Support escalated scenarios and complex guideline interpretation requests.
File Management & Quality Control
• Review resubmissions and clear conditions to issue final approvals.
• Maintain quality underwriting standards to minimize audit findings and repurchase risk.
• Stay informed on guideline, regulatory, and compliance changes, ensuring timely application in daily work.
Mentorship & Leadership Support
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced underwriters and processing staff.
• Contribute to internal underwriting policy updates and procedural improvements.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to document clear, defensible underwriting decisions.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
• Expertise in credit, income, and asset evaluation for FHA and VA lending.
• Proficiency in reviewing personal and business tax returns for income calculation.
• In-depth knowledge of underwriting policies, investor guidelines, and current regulatory requirements.
• Professional judgment to handle confidential borrower information with integrity.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet volume and turn-time goals.
Education/Experience Requirements
• Minimum 5+ years recent FHA and VA residential mortgage underwriting experience.
• Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and/or VA SAR/LAPP designation in good standing required.
• Experience underwriting USDA and state housing finance/bond programs preferred (Virginia Housing, Maryland
Housing, etc.)
• Experience in a high-volume retail mortgage environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Encompass Loan Origination System preferred.
What's In It For Me:
  • Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
  • Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $4K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Put your family first with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
  • 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
  • Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Rest and relax with Paid Time Off (increases with tenure)
  • Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
  • Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet

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