Banner Bank · 10 hours ago
Senior Mortgage Underwriter (Remote WA, ID, CA, OR)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$33.98/hr - $45.98/hr
6+ years expBanner Bank is a well-established financial institution with over 135 years of experience, recognized for its outstanding workplace culture and financial strength. The Senior Mortgage Underwriter plays a crucial role in helping individuals achieve homeownership while ensuring compliance with lending standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Apply underwriting standards adopted by the Board of Directors, investors, agencies, and regulatory requirements
Underwrite residential loan applications to ensure compliance with Banner Bank portfolio guidelines, secondary marketing conduits, and private mortgage insurance companies
Partner closely with loan officers and processors to support the origination and structuring of residential loans
Provide guidance on complex or challenging loan scenarios to help teams move applications forward
Ensure full compliance with internal policies, procedures, security standards, and all applicable federal and state regulations
Maintain a strong awareness of changing regulatory, investor, and agency requirements that impact underwriting decisions
Qualification
Required
You have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Required). An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
You bring six or more years of mortgage underwriting experience (Required)
Preferred
You have advanced knowledge of 1–4 family residential underwriting guidelines across multiple loan programs
You are comfortable underwriting a wide range of loan types and navigating investor and agency requirements
You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, and enjoy supporting partners across the loan production team
You stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
You are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have a solid understanding of accounting principles
You maintain a strong working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to residential underwriting
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
401k (with up to 4% match)
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Banner Bank
We are proud to provide you with the most comprehensive financial services in the Pacific Northwest
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Banner Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Grescovich
President and Chief Executive Officer of Banner Corporation and Banner Bank. Also a Director
James Costa
EVP Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Recent News
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