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How much do entry level underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level underwriter in Reston, VA is $82,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,600.00 and $90,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level underwriters, and how can they overcome them?

Entry level underwriters often face challenges such as learning complex risk assessment criteria, adapting to industry-specific software, and balancing accuracy with efficiency under tight deadlines. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to seek mentorship from experienced colleagues, participate in training sessions, and regularly review feedback on your work. Building strong communication skills is also key, as underwriters frequently collaborate with agents, brokers, and other team members to clarify details and ensure thorough evaluations.

What Does an Entry-Level Underwriter Do?

As an entry-level underwriter, you analyze insurance or mortgage applications to determine premiums and coverage amounts. You research and talk to banks, medical personnel, or other field representatives to get further information before extending loans or coverage. You use set criteria to screen applicants for the products and services that you offer. Other duties and responsibilities include determining a person’s risk for loans or insurance, making the decision to provide what they are asking for, and working to assist the people applying and the companies offering coverage and financial items.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Underwriter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Underwriter, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, spreadsheets, and risk assessment tools is typically required. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate risk evaluation, effective decision-making, and smooth coordination with clients and internal teams.

What does an entry level underwriter do?

An entry level underwriter evaluates loan, insurance, or mortgage applications to determine the risk of insuring a client or approving a loan. They review documents, verify information, and use guidelines set by their company to make decisions. Typically, they work under the supervision of senior underwriters and receive on-the-job training to learn about risk assessment, industry regulations, and company policies. Entry level underwriters play a vital role in helping financial institutions minimize risk while providing services to clients.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Underwriter job openings in Reston, VA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,202 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Senior Analyst / Associate, Underwriting, Healthcare Finance

Forbright Bank

Chevy Chase, MD • On-site, Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve. Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors and creative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries. 
 
COMPANY CULTURE:  We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.
 
COMPANY MISSION:  We are a mission-driven institution. We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a brighter future. 

JOB SUMMARY:  The Senior Analyst works closely with the AVP's and VP's of the Healthcare Finance Division to grow the Healthcare Finance business. The Healthcare Finance business provides asset-based, real estate, HUD, and construction lending to providers of healthcare throughout the United States. The majority of loans within the portfolio are directly originated by the Healthcare Finance team but the Bank will opportunistically participate in larger loans. The main function of this position is to assist the AVP's and VP's with analyzing, evaluating, documenting, and closing loan opportunities.  
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyze potential direct loan origination opportunities and loan participation opportunities to providers of healthcare services and owners of healthcare real estate 

  • Model financial projections and run sensitivity analyses to assess a firm’s potential to repay its loan under various economic scenarios 

  • Perform financial due diligence on target companies 

  • With oversight, prepare loan investment approval write-ups to present to the Bank’s credit committee 

  • Coordinate investment closings with the Portfolio Management and Operations teams 

  • Work with Portfolio Management team to monitor and track the financial performance of companies in the loan portfolio, and with oversight, prepare performance update memorandums 

  • Perform other duties as assigned  

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred 

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in audit, credit analysis, investment banking, M&A transaction services, financial rotational programs, loan underwriting or HUD underwriting role required 

  • Healthcare lending experience is preferred 

  • Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including financial modeling 

  • Strong financial statement analysis skills with a firm grasp of accounting and finance matters 

  • Proficiency with Excel based modeling 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)   

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills   

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail    

  • Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills   

  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented  

  • Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment 

The pay range for this position is above. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience $80,000 (entry level qualifications) to $100,000 (highly experienced).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are capable of performing their job position. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion. The functions described below are representative of those to successfully perform duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for extended periods of time to:
• Remain in a stationary position
• Use hands and fingers 
• Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity
• Operate technology or other office machinery such as printers, scanners, etc.
• Communicate clearly verbally and/or in writing with others
 
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description. 
 
PERKS/BENEFITS:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match
• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
• Remote or hybrid (4 days per week in-office) work schedules for most positions
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
• The Washington Post Top Workplaces winner for four consecutive years (2023-2026)
 
CORE PRINCIPLES:
• Excellence: Excellence is not a goal, but a standard, reflected in the precision of our work and the quality of our decisions. Excellence is a discipline that compounds over time and creates lasting value; it must be measured and managed. 
• People: Our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and ambition - where everyone matters. We celebrate collaboration and teamwork and prize loyalty - to one another, the company, our mission, and values.   
• Innovation: We invest boldly in technology, harnessing innovation not for its own sake but to make banking and lending better, faster, and smarter for our clients, more efficient for our team, and more profitable for our shareholders.  By combining human insight with technological excellence, we strengthen our ability to serve, to adapt, and to succeed in a changing world.  Innovation is a continuous investment in new ideas. 
• Sound Practices: Our foundation rests on prudence, care, integrity, and discipline. We manage credit and business risk with rigor and fundamentals-based judgment, act with transparency, and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable growth and enduring financial strength.   
• Distinct Value: We focus our energy where we add value. We avoid the commoditized and the ordinary, choosing to compete through insight, specialization, technology and service. By concentrating on areas where expertise matters and relationships endure, we create differentiation that is defensible and lasting. 
• Clients: We exist to advance our clients’ success and to help them grow. We listen deeply, think creatively, and deliver solutions that solve problems, drive impact and add value. Every client relationship is built on partnership, performance, and purpose. 
• Shareholders: We are committed to creating exceptional value for our shareholders. We invest for the long term and view our shareholders as partners – not observers - in value creation. We allocate capital wisely, execute with precision, and continuously adapt our business model to pursue the most attractive, risk-adjusted returns. We work to make rational decisions, avoid unnecessary complexity, maintain strong liquidity and capital, and communicate with clarity and honesty. We measure success both by current performance and by the durability and quality of the long-term value we build.  
• Communities and the Environment: We believe prosperity and responsibility go hand in hand. We invest in inclusive opportunity and environmental stewardship. Our goal is simple - to do our part build a brighter, more sustainable future for the communities we serve and the world we share. 
 
It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.
 
Employment with Forbright Bank is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time.
 
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