Mortgage Lending Underwriter Residential Loans (Non-QM & Jumbo)

Mortgage Lending Underwriter - Residential Loans (Non-QM & Jumbo) Kirkland, WA (Hybrid) Bring your residential underwriting experience to a lender focused on residential and construction mortgages. As a Mortgage Lending Underwriter, you will review complex mortgage applications submitted through internal and external channels. This role requires strong analytical expertise, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of credit risk and lending guidelines to make sound underwriting decisions.

Mortgage Lending Underwriter Responsibilities:

File Triage:

Scrub mortgage packages for completeness and quality, pulling insights from income docs, statements, and credit data.

Credit Judgment:

Weigh borrower strength, deal context, and capacity to repay to form a clear go/no-go view.

Policy Alignment:

Keep decisions inside house credit guardrails, investor expectations, and applicable regs.

Decision Messaging:

Deliver outcomes and rationale to origination and ops so everyone knows the "why" and next steps.

Valuation & Collateral Check:

Validate property reports and supporting materials against program criteria and valuation logic.

Disposition Calls:

Greenlight, rework, or decline based on quantified risk and compensating factors.

Market & Rule Tracking:

Monitor shifts in underwriting norms, product overlays, and regulatory updates; adjust practices accordingly.

Exit Financing Matchmaking:

Pair eligible files with the right permanent/agency programs to ensure a viable take-out.

Workflow Partnering:

Coordinate with internal counterparts to keep files moving and cut cycle time.

Mortgage Lending Underwriter Qualifications:

At least 8 years of experience in mortgage underwriting (including conventional, non-QM, and construction loans) Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance or related field Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and industry regulations Experience with Encompass and must have manual underwriting experience Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Company Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Annual bonus 401k with a 3% match

Compensation :

$85-$110k www.nwrecruitingpartners.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future to work in the US?

Work Location:

In person