Underwriting Team Lead

1 week ago


Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Team Lead to join our team at Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc. as a key member of our underwriting team. The successful candidate will provide leadership and training to our underwriters while continuing to perform underwriting functions as needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide new hire and ongoing training and expertise for the underwriting team.
  • Assist the Manager in ensuring the team meets/exceeds company standards for quality and accuracy.
  • Actively assist the Manager with company and/or departmental planning and process improvement efforts.
  • Provide support and guidance to team members and assist with any questions or problems related to the loan file.
  • Perform 2nd level reviews as directed by the Manager.
  • Perform review of certain loan denials and assist in closing issues as necessary.
  • Ensure agency guidelines are up to date and communicated effectively to team members.
  • Ensure all internal loan program summaries are followed per investor guidelines through daily use and interpretation.
  • Assist Manager with reviewing test cases for newly hired underwriters or underwriters obtaining designations for products not yet approved.
  • Track test cases to ensure inconsistency.
  • Provide feedback to the Manager on progress of test cases to determine further training needs.
  • Provide clear, concise and appropriate conditioning of loans when rendering decisions.
  • Daily pipeline management to include monitoring SLAs, workload balancing when necessary, end of day reporting, requesting investor priority reviews, assisting in preparing escalation responses, monitor and publishing SLAs, assigning/monitoring Express Lane loans, and assisting with vacation coverage when needed.
  • Reviewing and responding to post-closing exceptions to clear investor suspense conditions, reviewing and assessing root cause issues, reporting trending/developing training, opportunities for system enhancements.
  • Work with outsource team, provide business subject matter expert guidance through the relationship, monitor and manage quality and productivity via reporting.
  • Mentor and coach operations team members on underwriting deficiencies and calculation errors.
  • Work collaboratively with all team members (loan officers/consultants, closers, branch managers) to drive quality deals to successful funding.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
  • DE/LAPP designation preferred.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of mortgage related experience as an underwriter with government and conventional loans, preferably within a builder environment.
  • 3 years of prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac plus FHA and VA as well as investor-specific guidelines as applicable.
  • Strong regulatory knowledge, including ECOA, HMDA, RESPA, and other applicable federal or state-specific guidelines.
  • Thorough knowledge of loan origination systems. Encompass required.
Core Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to operate independently when needed but perform as a team player.
  • Strong time management skills including the ability to work under fast-paced, sometimes tight deadlines.
Company Culture

At Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc., we're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that our diversity is a strength, and we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we're committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.


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