Underwriter - Genesee Regional Bank

Salary Range: $35.50 – $38.46/hr.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Underwrite residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market, as well as portfolio mortgages, home equity loans/lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Underwrite Conventional mortgage loans pursuant to secondary market guidelines.
• Underwrite residential portfolio loans.
• Underwrite home equity loans and lines, providing approvals within stipulated time frames.
• Underwrite FHA, USDA, VA and residential construction loans (after satisfactory transition period)
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge base related to underwriting requirements of correspondent lending partners (investors).
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with bank loan originators, sales staff and processors.
• Update retail lending policies and operating procedures when necessary.
• Assure proper maintenance of information in Credit and Legal Documentation Files.
• Ensure the bank is meeting compliance requirements for the residential lending business.
• Maintain strong knowledge base on Bank Policies, Laws and Regulations that govern residential mortgage lending.
• Prepare and issue commitment letters and provide to Loan Officers.
• Active participation in demonstrating the behaviors outlined in the GRB Experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business-related discipline plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting mortgage loans and retail lending credit analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Active CHUMS # required (may be obtained after satisfactory training/ transition period)
• SAR ID# and SONYMA experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge with FHA regulations and underwriting guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience in the secondary market arena.
• Knowledge of Fannie Mae DU, Freddie Mac LP, and GUS.

COMPETENCIES:

• Provide a remarkable client experience. Greet clients with warmth, genuine interest and a smile.
• Lead by example. Identify current or potential problems, take ownership and see them through to resolution.
• Act as a unified team. Possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively communicate with and help others, within and across departments.
• Ability to work independently. Seek and incorporate feedback on your performance from management, coworkers and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated PC literacy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment is indoor and climate-controlled office setting.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Genesee Regional Bank is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)