Non Agency Underwriter (remote)

Job Description

Company Mission

Orion Lending is a Nationwide Mortgage Banker, founded by proven industry leaders, who bring a legacy of success and ambition to the Mortgage Banking industry. At the core of our business philosophy is a commitment to extraordinary service, honesty, and clear communication. Our team is comprised of highly seasoned professionals who share Orion Lending's objective to revolutionize our partners' expectations. At Orion Lending, we combine innovative technology, a wide array of products and competitive pricing, to assist our network of originators grow and develop their referral business and clientele.

Position Summary

Responsibilities for the Non-Agency Underwriter will include performing a variety of mortgage loan documentation duties on conforming loan packages and complex loans, using comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures for loan products. Underwrites mortgage loan applications and evaluates loans to maximize organizational profit and minimize risk or loss. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and analyze loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements, and other financial information to make quality decisions on loans

Work with team members to identify potential solutions/exceptions for denied loan files

Interpret and analyze complex tax returns and financial documents

Demonstrate ability to comprehend program changes and new program guideline

Implement new changes in daily production immediately with minimal error rate

Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers

Maintain knowledge of available loan products

Stay up to date on program and investor guidelines

Adhere to confidentiality standards as outlined by security policies

Mentor Underwriting team members when required

Utilize DU and LP underwriting systems

Use a computer to enter, access, and retrieve financial data

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Actively participate in discussions to help the department run more efficiently

Must be able to work overtime as required

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of two years of mortgage loan underwriting experience

Extensive knowledge and experience with DU and LP underwriting systems

Ability to underwrite in a production environment involving minimum quotas

Thorough understanding and familiarity with FNMA and FHLMC guidelines and a complete knowledge of loan products

NON-AGENCY

UNDERWRITER

Position Overview

Ability to maintain quality control standards while maintaining production expectations defined by the company

Ability to exhibit professional verbal and written communication skills via email, mobile devices, and in person utilizing proper spelling, composition, and grammar

Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision

Physical and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, equipment, and tasks, including work at a computer terminal. This position requires partial sitting and walking throughout the day. Employees must be open to working overtime to complete assigned tasks.

Company Description

Orion Lending is a Nationwide Mortgage Banker founded by proven industry leaders who bring a legacy of success and ambition to the Mortgage Banking industry.

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Orion Lending was named after the Orion constellation which is located on the celestial equator and prominently visible throughout the world. This constellation is named after a huntsman in Greek mythology whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion.

At Orion Lending we combine innovative technology, a wide array of products and competitive pricing to assist our network of brokers in growing and developing their referral business and clientele.

Orion Lending is a Nationwide Mortgage Banker founded by proven industry leaders who bring a legacy of success and ambition to the Mortgage Banking industry. ️‍ Orion Lending was named after the Orion constellation which is located on the celestial equator and prominently visible throughout the world. This constellation is named after a huntsman in Greek mythology whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion. At Orion Lending we combine innovative technology, a wide array of products and competitive pricing to assist our network of brokers in growing and developing their referral business and clientele.