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Ocrolus · 1 day ago

Mortgage Underwriter - Contractor

Ocrolus is a company at the intersection of AI and fintech, aiming to streamline how financial institutions evaluate borrowers. They are seeking an experienced Mortgage Underwriter to apply deep underwriting expertise to test mortgage products, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines and collaborating with sales and product teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BankingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechMortgage
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Responsibilities

Apply advanced knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA guidelines to rigorously test mortgage underwriting tools and validate accuracy
Review borrower documentation (income, assets, credit, collateral, AUS findings) and confirm the correct application of underwriting rules within the product, such as income calculator output
Document test results thoroughly, flag discrepancies, and recommend solutions to ensure compliance with agency and investor standards
Serve as the subject matter expert on underwriting practices, providing clarity and context to both technical and non-technical teams
Translate complex underwriting requirements into clear and simple language and communicate effectively to stakeholders, both written and verbal
Partner closely with Product to share enhancement opportunities
Provide ongoing SME input to the Sales team
Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams

Qualification

Mortgage UnderwritingFHA GuidelinesVA GuidelinesIncome AnalysisCredit EvaluationAUS FindingsTech-savvyProduct TestingDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience, including FHA and VA
Skilled in reviewing borrower documentation (e.g., W-2s, tax returns, pay stubs, self-employment income, appraisal, title, etc)
Strong expertise in income analysis, credit evaluation, and AUS findings
Experience testing technology products or tools is a plus
Tech-savvy with ability to critique mortgage software and explain findings clearly
Excellent documentation, prioritization, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with fintech or SaaS mortgage tools
Familiarity with automated income calculation or verification platforms
Exposure to agile product development environments

Company

Ocrolus is an AI-powered data and analytics platform that enables faster and more accurate financial decision-making.

H1B Sponsorship

Ocrolus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (5)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$126.97M
Key Investors
Fin CapitalOak HC/FT
2021-09-22Series C· $80M
2020-08-25Series B· $13.47M
2019-06-25Series B· $24M

Leadership Team

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Sam Bobley
Co-Founder and CEO
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Ajay Shrivastava
Chief Operating Officer (Ocrolus) & Country Head (India)
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