City National Bank · 17 hours ago
Post - Closing Quality Control Underwriter
Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $139K/yr
5+ years expCity National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, focusing on providing exceptional financial services. They are seeking a Post-Closing Quality Control Underwriter to perform thorough underwriting reviews to ensure loan quality, detect defects, and maintain compliance with Fannie Mae's guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Conduct full post-closing QC underwriting reviews on selected loans, including analysis of credit, capacity, collateral, compliance, and legal documents to verify accuracy, completeness, and eligibility per Fannie Mae Selling Guide D2-1-01 and D2-1-02 requirements
Perform reverifications of borrower data (e.g., employment, income, assets, occupancy, sources of funds) using independent third-party sources to identify material misrepresentations, fraud, or changes, in line with Fannie Mae guidelines for detecting discrepancies
Review appraisals and collateral using Fannie Mae tools like Collateral Underwriter (CU) and Form 1033 to assess property valuation risks and integrate findings into defect evaluations
Identify and classify defects according to the organization's defect taxonomy and severity levels, documenting findings with clear evidence and recommendations for corrective actions
Participate in the QC cycle, including initial reviews, management rebuttals, and final determinations, ensuring completion within 90 days of loan closing or securitization as required by Fannie Mae
Analyze loans from various channels, including third-party originations (TPOs), with targeted focus on high-risk attributes (e.g., early payment defaults, high DTI ratios, low credit scores, or fraud indicators)
Utilize QC tools such as Fannie Mae's Loan Quality Connect (LQC), Desktop Underwriter (DU) for underwriting validation, Quality Insider for defect insights, and Ask Poli for policy research, alongside vendor tools like ACES Quality Management or LoanLogics for automated reviews and analytics
Contribute to root cause analysis for identified defects, supporting the development of corrective action plans and process improvements
Maintain accurate documentation of all reviews, findings, and reverifications, ensuring records are retained for at least three years and available for Fannie Mae or regulatory audits
Collaborate with the QC Manager and team to track defect trends, report findings, and promote a culture of quality through calibration sessions and training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., DE Underwriter certification) a plus
5-7 years of experience in mortgage underwriting or quality control, with a focus on post-closing reviews
Preferred
Strong knowledge of Fannie Mae's Selling Guide (Part D) and Beyond the Guide, including post-closing QC review processes, sampling, reverifications, defect classification, and reporting
Expertise in mortgage loan origination guidelines, regulatory compliance (e.g., federal lending laws, anti-fraud measures), and risk assessment
Proficiency in QC and underwriting tools, including Fannie Mae's Loan Quality Connect (LQC), Collateral Underwriter (CU), Desktop Underwriter (DU), Quality Insider, and Ask Poli; experience with vendor tools such as ACES Quality Management, LoanLogics, or equivalent
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail for identifying defects and trends
Effective communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating with teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Company
City National Bank
City National Bank offers a full complement of banking, trust and investment services. It is a sub-organization of City National.
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
Howard Hammond
CEO City National Bank
Fiyaz Khan
Senior Vice President, Structured Products
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