Underwriter Level I

Company: Freedom Mortgage
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Freedom Mortgage


Freedom Mortgage Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or their status as a protected veteran or an individual with disabilities. Local applicants encouraged to apply. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. LENDER NMLS ID:2767

Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job ID: 9438
Location: Orlando, FL
Functional Area: Call Center
Department:Ops: Underwriting
Employment Type:Full Time
Relocation Provided: No

Position Description:

Summary:

The Level 1 Underwriter will work closely with the Underwriter and Customer Underwriter Service (CUS) personnel to clear designated conditions based on FMC resubmission policy. The Level 1 Underwriter will clear underwriting conditions. Must be a detail oriented, critical thinker who is able to take initiative and work consultatively with others. Employee must work efficiently and effectively in order to meet turn times and maintain customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions may include:

• Analyze documentation for acceptability, update Lakewood and re-submit changes through AUS system as needed
• Complete Lakewood Overlay Products Screen
• Assist with Early CD requests
• Utilize Loan Conditions/Stipulations Tracking item as a communication tool to the broker for status of conditions
• Work closely with the underwriting staff to give the best service possible and promote the Wholesale Lending division
• Review and clear Verbal Verification of Employment for each borrower; monitor expiration date; if expired coordinate completion of update with UWA as needed thru closing
• Review all Conventional Appraisal s and update Lakewood appraisal screens
• Check Disaster Area and complete additional due diligence as needed
• Review HOI, HO-6 & Flood Insurance policies to insure correct property, sufficient coverage amount and acceptable deductible amount
• Review Bank Statements, update Balances, obtain missing pages for CA, and for Conventional, add all applicable conditions
• Run Fraudguard and address any issues
• Update REO screens
• Review Homeowners Training Certification (conv only) and clear condition
• Assist with FHA Case Assignment Corrections
• Review Uploaded documents for Missing Pages, or pages cut off, URL addresses missing, expired, and obtain corrected/new documents from CA
• Review Title work, update Lakewood, and clear condition
• Meet the standard set for the position by mgmt. for productivity and quality
• Additional duties as assigned or needed to meet expectations of our customers
  
  Qualifications:
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
  
  • Individual should be even tempered, detail oriented, have the ability to express, comprehend and communicate at all levels.
    
    Education and/or Experience:
    
    • Bachelor's Degree from a Four (4) year College or University preferred
    • 1 year of underwriting experience
      
      Founded in Mount Laurel, NJ in 1990, Freedom Mortgage has since grown into one of the largest and fastest-growing privately owned full-service residential lenders in the USA. Licensed in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Freedom Mortgage has over 5000 employees nationwide, proudly servicing $225.6 billion, and is still growing.
      
      Our mission is to foster homeownership in America. Freedom is a leader in VA mortgage lending and is one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO and military families through its Team Freedom Cares philanthropic arm.
      
      Locations include suburban Philadelphia and Fishers, IN, two regions where we were named Top Workplaces. We also have large operating centers countrywide, including these desirable markets: Beaverton , OR; Boca Raton, FL; Columbia, MD; Jacksonville, FL; Melville, NY; Plano, TX; San Dimas, CA; Tempe, AZ; Troy, MI and Woodbridge, VA.
      
      If you seek a sense of community, top training, opportunity for advancement, a comprehensive benefits package and reward and recognition program, look no further.PI130317198

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