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Project Underwriter II
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What they do
An Insurance Underwriter evaluates and measures risk and advises businesses in insurance, banking and securities. Recommends customers to be approved for insurance coverage, and develops policies and premium levels. Reviews loan applications, evaluates credit-worthiness of loan applicants and analyzes the investment risk of a loan for the bank. Evaluates risk in different types of securities and advises clients on investments that will yield highest profits.
$87,796 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Apply Now Work Location:
Lewiston, Maine, United States of America Hours:
40Pay Details:
$29.75- $47.
Line of Business:
Credit Management Job Description:
The Loan Underwriter II (Project Underwriter II) underwrites and evaluates condominiums, cooperatives, and PUD projects for Residential Mortgage applications in compliance with GSE/Investor/Portfolio guidelines, bank policies, and procedures.Depth & Scope:
Underwrites all types of income, all product types including ethical and salable residential mortgage loans and consumer loans and evaluates risk while ensuring the quality of each loan submitted Approves loans, issues alternative options, or adverse action accordingly using sound judgment while applying bank policies and procedures Validates the data entry to the appropriate Loan Operating System and evaluates all applicable documentation as required by job function and conditions loan accordingly; informs Processor of any additional items necessary to substantiate loan request Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of regulatory, investor and departmental lending policies for underwriting of conventional loan requests Identifies loans for exceptions while ensuring proper procedures are followed for approval and documentation; assists in clearing or resolving any issues Manages integrity issues and ensures files are compliant to internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements Maintains knowledge of loan product guidelines, internal policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements Coaches and mentors assigned operations staff; assists with training and guidance as assignedEducation & Experience:
High school diploma or GED required; 2 year degree or equivalent experience preferred 2+ yearsunderwriting experience Advanced knowledge of loan underwriting documentation requirements Knowledge of Agency DU automated underwriting system; must also be familiar with underwriting larger, more complex and specialty products Ability to effectively communicate with all types of personalities and the ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers Superior oral and written communication skills Excellent PC skills In-depth knowledge of CRA products and industry Knowledge of CRA products and industry Detail oriented, possessing excellent organizational, analytical and decision making skills Ability to communicate with multiple business partners in the organization Ability to handle heavy workload, multitask and meet stringent deadlinesPreferred Qualifications:
Project Underwriting experience strongly preferred, including condominium, cooperative, and attached PUD project reviews. Demonstrated experience performing Established Project Reviews, New Construction, Full Review, Limited Review, and Waiver of Review. Strong working knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and other investor requirements. Experience analyzing project financial statements, budgets, reserve studies, insurance policies, legal and governing documents, engineering reports, meeting minutes, and special assessments. Ability to identify and assess project risks, including deferred maintenance, structural concerns, reserve funding adequacy, insurance deficiencies, litigation, and special assessments. Proven ability to prioritize work and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project eligibility decisions, requirements, and risk considerations to internal and external stakeholders. Strong partnership and customer service skills, with the ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally while supporting customer closing timelines and business objectives. Prior mortgage credit underwriting experience preferredPhysical Requirements:
Never:
0%;Occasional:
1-33%;Frequent:
34-66%;Continuous:
67-100% Domestic Travel- Occasional International Travel
- Never Performing sedentary work
- Continuous Performing multiple tasks
- Continuous Operating standard office equipment
- Continuous Responding quickly to sounds
- Occasional Sitting
- Continuous Standing
- Frequent Walking
- Frequent Moving safely in confined spaces
- Occasional Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.)
- Occasional Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.)
- Never Squatting
- Never Bending
- Occasional Kneeling
- Never Crawling
- Never Climbing
- Never Reaching overhead
- Occasional Reaching forward
- Occasional Pushing
- Never Pulling
- Never Twisting
- Never Concentrating for long periods of time
- Continuous Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations
- Continuous Reading, writing and comprehending instructions
- Continuous Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
- Continuous The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.