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Post Date 05/06/2010
Requisition Number 0093084
Job Title Sr. Underwriter
Job Category Operations
City Pasadena
State CA
Description The Senior Underwriter will review loan file submitter by processor for fraud and missing documentation. He/she will approve loans based on fulfilling product, guidelines and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Verifies loan files submitted to e-MITS for approval and pricing. Approves loans that meet e-MITS underwriting and product criteria. Records loan rejections, specifying investor and/or institution guidelines and basis for declining application, such as insufficient cash reserves
• Decides on approval or rejection of loans based on loan documents submitted. Determines whether any adjustments or additional information is required prior to approval
• Examines overall loan documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and possible fraud
• Reviews and evaluates information on loan documents to determine if buyer, property, and loan conditions meet established company and/or government and other complaince standards.
• Determines terms and acceptability of risk of prospective loans
• Negotiates directly with correspondents, if applicable, to procure desired results
• Ensures loan processing staff, Personal Bankers and Private Bankers or brokers procure appropriate information necessary to finalize incomplete loan packages
• Stays abreast of any changes in loan underwriting provisions
• May provide work direction and training to more junior staff.
Requirements REQUIRED
• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years of experience with basic knowledge of financial techniques and loan file documentation or equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as an Associate Underwriter
• Experience in underwriting Conventional Loans

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Underwriting and Loan Processing preferred
• Knowledge of Mortgage Banking preferred
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Team Player
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Works well under time constraints
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