Home Loan Government/Conventional Underwriter

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Saint Petersburg, FL

The Auto Club Group

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Full-Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial services offerings to approximately 13.5 million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second-largest AAA club in North America.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Underwrite various types of residential real estate secured loans including FHA and VA loans. <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve as a subject matter expert in residential, FHA, and VA underwriting by providing high-level insight and guidance related to assigned loans.&nbsp; <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Maintain advanced, in-depth working knowledge of FHA, VA loan underwriting requirements, as well as agency (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) underwriting guidelines. <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Able to handle complex loans with specific investor guideline overlays, and industry trends related to loan underwriting and home equity lending.<br /> </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Maintain familiarity with FHA and VA processing requirements. &nbsp;<br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and auditing complex residential real estate loan transactions for data input accuracy, regulatory compliance, document requirements, and compliance with investor guidelines. <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Complete cash flow analysis to determine the borrower&rsquo;s cash flow and the overall financial condition of the borrower (i.e.; financial statements, credit reports, applicable rations, etc.). <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Utilize manual and automated underwriting to determine appropriate conditions and loan decisions according to investor requirements. <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Review collateral/property appraisals to ensure the documents meet all investor requirements. <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ensure the integrity of all state and federal regulations affecting the underwriting and issuance of mortgage credit to borrowers while providing a final line of defense for loan guidelines and regulatory compliance. <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Approve loans up to lending authority, review and sign off secondary market loan denials.&nbsp; <br /></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Escalate loans above authority for appropriate review.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li>Provide input into the development and/or revision of department procedures related to processing residential real estate loans.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in operational initiatives/projects, benchmarks, and metrics reviews focused on meeting department objectives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist lower level Underwriters and processing/closing staff when necessary.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></u></strong></p> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Education:</span></u></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work Environment:</span></u></strong></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work in a temperature-controlled office environment.&nbsp; Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Eligible to work remotely or at home</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial;">Required Qualifications:</span></u></strong></div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Education:</span></u></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">College coursework in Business Administration or a related field</span></li> <li>Must currently have and maintain in good standing, a CHUMS ID number and/or a VA LAPP/SAR designation</li> </ul> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></u></div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Experience:</span></u></div> <ul type="disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Residential mortgage underwriting of first mortgages sold in the secondary market</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Underwriting Conventional (conforming and jumbo), FHA, VA, and/or USDA loans</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Underwriting of all types of loans for sale in the secondary market and for portfolio use</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Processing conventional (conforming and jumbo), FHA, VA, and USDA loans</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Evaluating residential mortgage and home equity lending applications</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Resolution of title and other underwriting issues</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Analyzing&nbsp; technical issues and highly-complex data to develop sound conclusions</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">PC software applications&nbsp; including Word and Excel</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Working with Automated Underwriting Systems</span></p> </li> <li> <p>Working with Encompass Loan Origination System</p> </li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge and Skills:</span></u></div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></u></div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of:</span></u></div> <ul type="disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Mortgage and home equity loan/line products, services, pricing, tax and regulatory requirements including FHA and VA regulations and requirements</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Math concepts to support cash flow analysis</span></p> </li> <li> <p>FCRA, ECOA, and other federal/state regulations regarding the extension of credit</p> </li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Ability to:</span></u></div> <ul type="disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Assist with the expansion of the current business plan allowing for the origination and sale of first mortgage loans in the secondary market to multiple investors and the GSEs</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Assist management in building a growing residential lending business</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Display sound negotiation skills and good business judgment when working with the applicant(s) and outside lien holders to clear underwriting and title issues</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Underwrite salable residential mortgage and home equity loans/lines</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Adhere to and provide input for real estate loan processing procedures</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Provide direction to and/or assist in the development/training of support/processing staff if/when warranted</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work effectively with applicants, loan officers, appraisal/title vendors, and other interested parties to resolve underwriting issues</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Effectively communicate with Senior Management, internal and external customers, and external clients/vendors, etc.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work overtime and/or flexible hours when necessary</span></p> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Travel when needed</span></div> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Obtain and maintain required certification.</span></p> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></div> </li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">The Auto Club Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a base salary with performance-based incentives; medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), generous time off, a complimentary AAA Membership, and much more!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Important Note: The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job.&nbsp; This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">The Auto Club Group, and all of its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.&nbsp; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</span></p> </div>