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United Wholesale Mortgage · 1 day ago

2026 Underwriting & Risk Summer Internship Program

Pontiac, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) offers a 12-week internship program designed for students interested in the financial and mortgage industry. Interns will gain practical experience in mortgage underwriting and risk management, working closely with experienced teams to analyze data, conduct risk assessments, and develop training materials.

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Responsibilities

Analyzing targeted data and providing actionable insights to benefit the business

Supporting the Underwriting Training team with various tasks and data-based projects

Developing and enhancing training materials for the Underwriting team

Conducting comprehensive risk analysis of loans through peer-to-peer audits and reviews

Preparing and presenting detailed reports to Senior Leadership

Examining hiring trends to identify patterns in overall performance and metrics of underwriters

Facilitating team-building and engagement activities to foster a fun, collaborative workplace

Assist in conducting risk assessments and evaluations for various business operations and processes

Support the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures

Conduct research on industry trends and best practices related to risk management

Help analyze data and prepare reports on risk exposures and mitigation strategies

Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on risk management initiatives

Assist in monitoring compliance with risk policies and regulatory requirements

Perform other duties as assigned by members of the Risk team

Qualification

Risk analysisData analysisMicrosoft ExcelStatisticsAuditingRisk managementTraining developmentCompliance monitoringResearch skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduating with a bachelor's degree in 2026 or 2027 (current junior/senior status)

The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 18th - August 7th

An openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industry

Ability to thrive in a team environment

A strong work ethic

A drive to succeed

Preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other products within Microsoft Suite

Background in statistics, auditing, or accounting

Strong passion for training and development, both at an individual and business level

Familiarity with the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) tools

Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a similar field

Benefits

Paid volunteer hours

Paid training and career development

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401k with employer match

Mortgage discount and area business discounts

Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court

Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon

Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch

Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks

In-house Starbucks and Dunkin

Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi