Mortgage Underwriter (5-10 Unit Properties) East Coast Kennesaw GA
Lendsure Mortgage Corp
- Kennesaw, GA
- $68,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review and analyze mortgage loan applications and supporting documentation (e.g., credit reports, financial statements, income verification, property appraisals) for 5-10 unit properties.
- Assess borrower creditworthiness, financial capacity, and ability to repay the loan, considering the specific financial dynamics of multi-unit properties.
- Evaluate the property's financial performance, including projected rental income, operating expenses, vacancy rates, and Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR).
- Analyze property appraisals to ensure the collateral value aligns with loan amount and property standards.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable lending guidelines (e.g., internal policies, investor requirements, and federal and state regulations like TRID, RESPA).
- Make informed loan decisions (approve, suspend, or deny) based on a comprehensive risk assessment and communicate these decisions to relevant stakeholders (e.g., Account Executives and processors).
- Clearly communicate the reasons for loan decisions and any required conditions.
- Work collaboratively with loan processors and Account Executives to obtain additional information or clarification and ensure accurate documentation throughout the underwriting process.
- Stay updated on industry trends, lending guidelines, regulations, and market conditions relevant to 5-10 unit properties and commercial real estate.
- Maintain accurate and detailed loan documentation in the underwriting system.
- Identify potential fraud or misrepresentation and escalate concerns when necessary.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is often preferred.
- Candidates should have Non-QM experience as a mortgage underwriter with a focus on multifamily or commercial real estate loans, specifically including 5-10 unit properties.
- Key requirements include strong analytical skills for assessing financial data and risk, in-depth knowledge of lending guidelines and regulations, and familiarity with relevant financial metrics like NOI and DSCR.
- Additional qualifications include excellent communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency in underwriting software, strong decision-making abilities, and the capacity to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Knowledge of local real estate markets and property management is also beneficial.