Quorum Federal Credit Union - Harrison, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Harrison, NY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Quorum Federal Credit Union is seeking a Contract Mortgage Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting all first and second mortgages within the allocated approval authority. This role is crucial in ensuring that all mortgage loan files are underwritten in compliance with secondary market guidelines, specific program guidelines, credit union policies, and regulatory requirements. The Contract Mortgage Underwriter will utilize their comprehensive knowledge and expertise to assess risks associated with first mortgages, self-employment income, and renovation loans. They will review financial documents, including tax returns, bank statements, and credit reports, to accurately determine loan eligibility and repayment capacity. The Contract Mortgage Underwriter will consistently monitor the daily mortgage pipeline to identify areas that require intervention to expedite the mortgage process and will act accordingly. They will support management requests related to audit preparation, sale preparation, HMDA reporting, and more. This position requires the ability to work independently while also providing guidance and support to junior underwriters as needed, sharing insights and best practices to enhance team performance. The Underwriter will actively work with management and staff to demonstrate proactive planning and seek process improvements to automate and streamline operations while maintaining adequate controls. Additionally, the Contract Mortgage Underwriter will promote and maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating professionally with members, co-workers, management, partners, and vendors. They will keep abreast of industry developments, including changes in regulations, market conditions, current disaster locations, and technology. The role also involves ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures and Banking/Credit Union Regulations, while performing additional duties as required.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite all first and second mortgages within the allocated approval authority.
  • Ensure compliance with secondary market guidelines, specific program guidelines, credit union policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assess risks associated with first mortgages, self-employment income, and renovation loans.
  • Evaluate and analyze the integrity of the data provided for each loan file and make sound credit decisions within designated guidelines.
  • Review financial documents, including tax returns, bank statements, and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and repayment capacity.
  • Monitor the daily mortgage pipeline to identify areas requiring intervention to expedite the mortgage process.
  • Support management requests related to audit preparation, sale preparation, HMDA reporting, and more.
  • Work independently while providing guidance and support to junior underwriters as needed.
  • Demonstrate proactive planning and seek process improvements to automate and streamline operations.
  • Promote and maintain a positive work atmosphere through professional communication with members, co-workers, management, partners, and vendors.
  • Stay updated on industry developments, including changes in regulations and market conditions.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures and Banking/Credit Union Regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related degree preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years of comprehensive mortgage underwriting experience at a credit union, bank, or other financial institution required.
  • Ability to assess risks associated with first mortgages and self-employment income.
  • Experience reviewing financial documents including tax returns, bank statements, and credit reports.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong decision-making and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects/duties.
  • Results-driven, service-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Detailed knowledge of secondary market guidelines and some knowledge of regulatory guidelines and issues.
  • Compliance with all requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators set forth in the SAFE Act.

Nice-to-haves

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Related experience with Encompass loan origination systems.

Benefits

  • Hourly wage range: $36.00 to $40.87 paid hourly through contracted partner, Brooke St. Staffing.
  • This is a temporary, contract role (up to 6 months) and is not eligible for Quorum health, retirement, or discretionary incentive benefits.
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