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Lead Underwriter

2 months ago


Plano, Texas, United States Service First Mortgage Full time
Position Overview

At Service First Mortgage, our foundational values shape our actions and influence our culture. We encourage innovation and welcome dynamic growth, benefiting not only ourselves but all stakeholders involved.

We are in search of imaginative problem solvers who can view challenges from unique angles. Our team members are motivated to question established norms, propose innovative solutions, and transform obstacles into opportunities. They are willing to take calculated risks, drive significant changes in products, processes, and systems, and provide practical, actionable insights rather than abstract theories.

Currently, we are seeking an Underwriting Team Lead.

The Underwriting Team Lead plays a crucial role in supporting the Underwriting team with technical inquiries and guideline interpretation, ensuring the department effectively meets its objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Address inquiries from the Underwriting team regarding guideline interpretation and document/condition acceptability.
  • Promote the philosophy of Guideline Based Lending.
  • Oversee the pipeline to ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met.
  • Assist in evaluating the work of Associate Underwriters for coaching and development opportunities.
  • Support initial credit decisions and condition clearing as needed.
  • Issue Mortgage Insurance for files requiring MI as necessary.
  • Update the Automated Underwriting System for loans as required.
  • Assist with the preliminary review of audit findings upon request.
  • Complete training requirements as outlined by the Underwriting Manager.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Underwriting Manager.

Essential Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
  • Highly motivated self-starter capable of thriving under strict deadlines and responding with appropriate urgency to situations requiring quick resolution.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Maintain effective communication and working relationships with management, colleagues, and other departments.
  • Customer service-oriented with creative problem-solving skills to identify suitable alternatives for unique situations.
  • Exhibit a high level of integrity, ethics, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of prior mortgage underwriting experience.
  • Experience with HUD DE, LAPP/SAR, and/or USDA.
  • Strong working knowledge of Conventional and FHA guidelines.

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Wellness Resources