SUMMARY:
The Underwriting Assistant II performs a variety of loan processing duties to ensure loans are compliant and meet the standards and documentation required for delivery into the Bank’s portfolio or appropriate secondary market investors. The Underwriting Assistant II coordinates communication between the MLO, customer and Underwriter to ensure the mortgage application process meets all expectations while preparing the application to be underwritten
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works independently to coordinate the timely processing of residential mortgage loan applications and ensures critical deadlines are met
- Responsible for processing a variety of loan products levels.
- Orders automated income/asset verification and automated underwriting services
- Analyses necessary disclosures for compliance and reviews support documentation via appropriate checklists
- Orders mortgage services through third party vendors
- Obtains missing documentation and completes the preliminary loan preparation for the Underwriter’s review
- Responds to internal and external customers or vendor inquiries, within scope of authority and expertise via telephone and electronic communication
- Stays current on new developments within the residential lending field and attends relevant courses and seminars
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS: (Minimum education required to perform the duties of this position):
- Associates degree, or equivalent experience in lending or financial services with lending exposure.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Minimum of one year of mortgage processing, loan operations, loan origination experience, or National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration.
- Proven track record of preparing accurate Initial Disclosure Packages preferred
- Knowledge of automated income/asset verification services and automated underwriting services preferred
- Knowledge of mortgage origination process and ability to communicate same to applicants
- Knowledge of mortgage origination systems
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment under deadline pressure
- Ability to communicate in an effective and efficient manner both verbally and written
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) products is required
- Tech savvy with ability to learn various web based systems
- Must have cyber security awareness to protect the Bank and the Bank’s customers
COMPETENCIES:
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Learning on the Fly
- Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Self-Development
- Time Management
- Approachability
- Customer Focus
- Ethics and Values
- Humor
- Integrity and Trust
- Peer Relationships
- Written Communications