Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143) · 1 week ago
Wholesale Underwriting Manager - Remote (West Coast)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expBenchmark Mortgage is a company that recognizes the changing regulations in the loan process and values innovation and adaptability in their Underwriters and Underwriting Managers. The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for managing, training, and developing underwriters while overseeing the wholesale underwriting process to ensure compliance and efficiency.
BankingFinancial ServicesLendingMortgage
Responsibilities
Oversee the wholesale underwriting process; develop and implement new procedures to increase quality and efficiency while maintaining a high level of customer service
Train wholesale underwriters and operations staff on underwriting process as needed
Collaborate with various department managers regarding underwriting concerns, trends, and for process improvements
Ensure loans are underwritten to guidelines that are compliant with state and federal laws and regulations
Establish and monitor performance metrics within the department, identifying deficiencies and addressing as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years of mortgage underwriting experience required
Ability to delegate and motivate team members
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FNMA, FHLMC, FHA/DE, etc.)
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work across organizational boundaries
Highly detail-oriented
Strong decision making skills
Advanced problem solving capabilities
Strong critical thinking skills
Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Prior management experience preferred
Encompass and Desktop Underwriter experience preferred
Some college preferred
Company
Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143)
A community of mortgage professionals Benchmark is a full-service mortgage banker and seller-servicer.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Poulin
Chief Credit Officer
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