Project Underwriter II

About this role

Work Location:
Lewiston, Maine, United States of America

Hours:
40

Pay Details:
$29.75 - $47.75 USD

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Line of Business:
Credit Management
Job Description:

The Loan Underwriter II (Project Underwriter II) underwrites and evaluates condominiums, cooperatives, and PUD projects for Residential Mortgage applications in compliance with GSE/Investor/Portfolio guidelines, bank policies, and procedures.

Depth & Scope:

Underwrites all types of income, all product types including ethical and salable residential mortgage loans and consumer loans and evaluates risk while ensuring the quality of each loan submitted
Approves loans, issues alternative options, or adverse action accordingly using sound judgment while applying bank policies and procedures
Validates the data entry to the appropriate Loan Operating System and evaluates all applicable documentation as required by job function and conditions loan accordingly; informs Processor of any additional items necessary to substantiate loan request
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of regulatory, investor and departmental lending policies for underwriting of conventional loan requests
Identifies loans for exceptions while ensuring proper procedures are followed for approval and documentation; assists in clearing or resolving any issues
Manages integrity issues and ensures files are compliant to internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements
Maintains knowledge of loan product guidelines, internal policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
Coaches and mentors assigned operations staff; assists with training and guidance as assigned

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; 2 year degree or equivalent experience preferred
2+ years underwriting experience
Advanced knowledge of loan underwriting documentation requirements
Knowledge of Agency DU automated underwriting system; must also be familiar with underwriting larger, more complex and specialty products
Ability to effectively communicate with all types of personalities and the ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Superior oral and written communication skills
Excellent PC skills
In-depth knowledge of CRA products and industry
Knowledge of CRA products and industry
Detail oriented, possessing excellent organizational, analytical and decision making skills
Ability to communicate with multiple business partners in the organization
Ability to handle heavy workload, multitask and meet stringent deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Underwriting experience strongly preferred, including condominium, cooperative, and attached PUD project reviews.
Demonstrated experience performing Established Project Reviews, New Construction, Full Review, Limited Review, and Waiver of Review.
Strong working knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and other investor requirements.
Experience analyzing project financial statements, budgets, reserve studies, insurance policies, legal and governing documents, engineering reports, meeting minutes, and special assessments.
Ability to identify and assess project risks, including deferred maintenance, structural concerns, reserve funding adequacy, insurance deficiencies, litigation, and special assessments.
Proven ability to prioritize work and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project eligibility decisions, requirements, and risk considerations to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong partnership and customer service skills, with the ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally while supporting customer closing timelines and business objectives.
Prior mortgage credit underwriting experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

Domestic Travel - Occasional
International Travel - Never
Performing sedentary work - Continuous
Performing multiple tasks - Continuous
Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional
Sitting - Continuous
Standing - Frequent
Walking - Frequent
Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never
Squatting - Never
Bending - Occasional
Kneeling - Never
Crawling - Never
Climbing - Never
Reaching overhead - Occasional
Reaching forward - Occasional
Pushing - Never
Pulling - Never
Twisting - Never
Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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