FHA DE UNDERWRITER

Job Description: This position is for a Wholesale and Retail FHA (DE) Underwriter working for a specific group within a rapidily growing and well financed mortgage bank.
Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, approving and underwriting FHA loans. Functions may include reviewing financial statements, credit reports, and applicable ratios (i.e. debt ratios, loan-to-value);evaluating; examining transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness; preparing formal reports for review;ensuring that documents are consistent and uphold to company and industry guidelines; implementing fraud detection techniques, performing compliance reviews; assisting with re-negotiations of loans based on lending guidelines; explain rationale behind credit decision.
1 to 2 processors will be assigned directly to you to assist in your day to day tasks.
May provide work direction and/or training to lower level team members and provide performance feedback to supervisor/manager.


Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years mortgage underwriting experience. Thorough understanding of underwriting policies and procedures, as well as investor guidelines and regulatory updates including knowledge of FHA, VA, FNMA, and FMLMC guidelines and standards. Familiar with LP and DU underwriting. Familiarity with review and understanding of complex tax documentation.
High degree of attention to detail. Proactive and timely communication to customers and business partners on loan decisions and underwriting guidelines.
Superior internal and external customer service skills, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in a flexible and production oriented environment. DE designation required.


Preferred Skills: 2+ years current government loan underwriting experience.