Overview
This role is responsible for live underwriting for mortgage and lending applications, ensuring accurate income/credit evaluation, compliant decisioning, and clear communication throughout the loan lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze loan applications and supporting documentation, including income, credit reports, employment history, and property details.
- Assess borrower creditworthiness using the 4 C's methodology (Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral) and underwriting guidelines.
- Calculate and analyze borrower income from multiple sources (salaried, hourly, commission, bonus, rental, self-employment).
- Review documentation to determine qualifying income accurately and consistently (e.g., paystubs, W-2s, tax returns, business financials such as Schedule C, K-1, 1065, 1120S).
- Evaluate collateral and property value using appraisal reports, AVMs, and residential valuation documents.
- Review title reports, lien positions, and ownership details to mitigate collateral risk.
- Prepare detailed underwriting summaries, identify red flags, and document conditions and stipulations in the Loan Origination System (LOS), preferably Encompass.
- Recommend appropriate loan structures based on risk assessment and borrower profile analysis.
- Collaborate with processors and internal stakeholders through the underwriting lifecycle.
- Provide clear communication on loan decisions, required conditions, and final clear-to-close (CTC) status.
- Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and potential risks within loan files.
- Ensure underwriting decisions comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Reconcile complex borrower accounts and prepare daily aging and pipeline reports to track loan progress, turnaround times, and portfolio performance metrics.
- Use LOS platforms (Encompass preferred) and follow underwriting workflows to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Perform quality assurance file reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance; identify process improvements and provide feedback.
- Manage exceptions and complex loan scenarios outside standard underwriting guidelines; escalate appropriately and recommend resolution while maintaining compliance and risk mitigation.
- Mentor and support junior underwriting team members; share best practices and regulatory knowledge.
- Communicate directly with borrowers, loan officers, and other stakeholders regarding underwriting requirements, conditions, and loan status.
- Stay current with regulatory changes, lending guidelines, and compliance requirements; adhere to applicable federal, state, and local lending regulations.
Requirements
- HSC and Bachelor's Degree (Mandatory)
- 2–3 years of live underwriting experience in mortgage or lending industry (Live Underwriting Mandatory)
- Strong understanding of the 4 C's of Credit (Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral)
- Expertise in income calculation and financial analysis, including self-employed borrowers and multiple income sources
- Proficiency with Loan Origination System (LOS) platforms, preferably Encompass
- Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting guidelines, lending regulations, and compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify risks and discrepancies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy
- Proficiency in collateral and property valuation assessment
- Strong attention to detail and a quality assurance mindset
- Ability to mentor and support junior team members
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in mortgage underwriting or credit analysis
- Experience with complex loan scenarios and exception handling
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local lending regulations (FNMA, FHLMC, FHA guidelines)
Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time employment type. Compensation and benefits details were not provided.
Location & Work Details
- Location: Navi Mumbai (Work From Home)
- Shift: US Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM | Any 9 Hours)
- Week Offs: Rotational weekly offs
- Notice Period: Immediate joiners preferred
Job Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Experience: 2–3 Years (Live Underwriting Mandatory)