Rapid Mortgage Company ยท 4 weeks ago
Mortgage Underwriter - DE/SAR
Rapid Mortgage Company is a nationally recognized lender known for speed, service, and integrity. They are seeking an experienced DE/SAR Mortgage Underwriter to evaluate residential mortgage loan applications and ensure compliance with various standards. The role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills while delivering timely and accurate underwriting decisions.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and underwrite loan files including credit, income, assets, appraisals, title, and supporting documentation
Issue clear, concise approval, suspension, or denial decisions within delegated authority
Underwrite loans to current FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional guidelines
Perform manual underwrites for loans that do not receive AUS Approve/Eligible findings
Interpret and evaluate complex self-employed income documentation (K-1s, Schedule C, 1120s, 1065s)
Review large deposits, verify funds for closing, and ensure adequate reserves
Communicate conditions and rationale for decisions to internal stakeholders clearly and professionally
Ensure all underwritten files meet agency, investor, and federal compliance requirements
Stay informed on changes to underwriting policies, loan products, and regulatory updates
Partner with processing and sales teams to promote a collaborative and efficient pipeline
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3+ years of current mortgage underwriting experience
Active DE (FHA) or SAR (VA) designation
Experience underwriting DPA (Down Payment Assistance) programs
Proficiency with Encompass Loan Origination System
Experience analyzing complex borrower profiles, including self-employed borrowers and layered risk
Strong working knowledge of AUS platforms (DU and LP) and ability to assess manual files when necessary
Deep understanding of current investor, agency, and compliance guidelines
Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
No more than a 16-month gap in mortgage underwriting experience- if gap applies must have stayed up to date on market trends and newest guidelines
Must have current or recent loan-level underwriting authority (not a trainee or shadowing role)
Encompass and AUS experience is required
Preferred
Having both DE (FHA) and SAR (VA) designation is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available day 1
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
Career growth opportunities and continuing education support
Supportive, collaborative remote team culture