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Unison

Mortgage Underwriter (Contract Role)

Omaha, NE · Remote

$111K/yr

As a Mortgage Underwriter (Investment Underwriter) on Unison's Operations team, you will play a ... This is a remote position open to qualified applicants working within the United States.

Visio Lending

Remote Mortgage Underwriter I

$29.80 - $40.04/hr

We offer a collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and flexibility with remote work options ... the mortgage industry with strong knowledge of Non-QM documentation * Solid manual underwriting ...

Unison

Mortgage Underwriter (Contract Role)

Omaha, NE · Remote

$111K/yr

As a Mortgage Underwriter (Investment Underwriter) on Unison's Operations team, you will play a ... This is a remote position open to qualified applicants working within the United States.

Zillow

Mortgage Loan Underwriter

$41.30 - $65.90/hr

About the teamThe Senior Specialist, Mortgage Underwriting evaluates complex mortgage applications ... This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent ...

Crosscountrymortgage

Forensic Underwriter

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM)is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more ... The Forensic Underwriter performs in-depth forensic underwriting reviews of closed mortgage loans ...

NovaFi Mortgage, Inc.

Underwriter

Santa Ana, CA · On-site +1

Remote Home Office - KMS Description The Wholesale Underwriter is responsible for reviewing and evaluating residential mortgage loan applications submitted through third-party brokers to ensure ...

AmeriSave Mortgage Corp.

$50K - $60K/yr

Remote work applicants may not work from the following states: California. What You'll Do ... Minimum 2 years of recent Condo Mortgage Underwriting experience required * Self starter * Team ...

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What is a remote forensic mortgage underwriter?

A Remote Forensic Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for reviewing past mortgage loans to identify errors, fraud, or misrepresentation. They analyze loan files, income documents, credit reports, and appraisal records to ensure compliance with lending guidelines and regulations. Working remotely, they use forensic methods to detect discrepancies and assess risk. Their findings help lenders, investors, or regulators address potential issues and improve future lending practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote forensic mortgage underwriter?

A Remote Forensic Mortgage Underwriter needs thorough knowledge of mortgage underwriting guidelines, forensic loan analysis, and risk assessment, typically backed by experience in mortgage lending or financial investigation. Familiarity with loan origination systems, document management software, and relevant certifications such as Certified Mortgage Underwriter (CMU) or similar are often required. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong written communication are crucial soft skills in this role. Mastery of these skills ensures accurate detection of fraud or error, compliance with regulations, and sound lending decisions in a remote environment.

What are the most common challenges faced by remote forensic mortgage underwriters?

One of the most common challenges in this role is thoroughly analyzing complex loan files and identifying red flags or fraudulent activity without in-person access to physical documents or immediate collaboration with colleagues. Remote forensic mortgage underwriters must rely heavily on secure digital systems and clear protocols to ensure data integrity and compliance. Effective time management and self-motivation are important as you often prioritize multiple files with tight deadlines. Additionally, staying updated with changing regulations and lending criteria is essential for maintaining high standards in forensic review. Despite these challenges, remote work offers flexibility and the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in mortgage fraud detection.

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Conventional Underwriter I

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group

Corona, CA • Remote

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

We are always searching for talented Underwriters to join our team. One of the biggest benefits about Underwriting with PRMG is that we encourage remote Underwriting, and you can work for us from anywhere in the nation.  We are proud to say PRMG offers industry leading stability and security. Over 25% of our total operational staff at PRMG has been with our company for over 10 years of more! Lastly, we are big on Work Life Balance and Teamwork here, our Underwriters work on a pod system that creates a positive work environment that allows Underwriters the perfect conditions for success and growth.

PRMG offers a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees and their dependents, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and various other products, based on benefits eligibility, elections, and employee premiums. Upon hire, you will be eligible to enroll in all our company-sponsored benefit programs (Medical, Dental, Life, and Voluntary) on the first of the following month. After completing 60 days, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) program on the first of the following month. Additionally, eligible employees may apply for job openings through PRMG’s Internal and External Job Portal to request a transfer to a different department or position.


Mortgage Underwriter Responsiblities

  • Underwriter completes a thorough analysis of loan files to determine compliance with company and investor guidelines.
  • Underwrites the entire credit package and collateral for residential mortgage loans and ultimately ensures an “investment” quality loan product.
  • Checks accuracy of all calculations and data integrity. Completion of all required underwriting worksheets found in Fast Trac 360 Resource Center.
  • Assists with the training of new underwriters. - Recommends the loan disposition to underwriting manager for loan amounts in excess of authority limitation.
  • Maintains company standard for Underwriter productivity level, and complies with company policy of 48 hour underwriting turnaround time and 24 hour turnaround time for clearing conditions.
  • Strives to meet 3 Underwriting decisions/day within allotted time - Communicates decision on loans to appropriate parties both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintains underwriting activity logs and provides monthly underwriting report to underwriting manager.
  • Available to processors and correspondents for general Underwriter guideline interpretations and questions on specific loan files.
  • Responds to post closing reviews and audits in a timely fashion.
  • Performs related duties, as directed by Underwriter or Operations Manager.

Mortgage Underwriter Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of mortgage underwriting experience, with solid working knowledge of underwriting guidelines.
  • Experience Underwriting private investor and private mortgage insurance guidelines.
  • Strong interpersonal-communication and business-relationship skills.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
  • Excellent analytical, written communication and verbal communication skills.
  • Technologically proficient.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.

At PRMG, we not only celebrate and support differences, we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are proud to be a workplace that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


USD $75,000.00/Yr.
USD $85,000.00/Yr.

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