Sutherland
Financial Services
Applicant-Mortgage
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“Applicant - Mortgage at Sutherland. Skills: Mortgage underwriting, Non-QM loans, Regulatory compliance. Analyze mortgage loan applications. Evaluate mortgage loan applications”
Industry & Context.
Risk assessment; Decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, 2–5 years mortgage underwriting experience, Knowledge of Conventional underwriting guidelines, Thorough understanding of mortgage lending regulations, Proficiency with Loan Origination Systems, Proficiency with Automated Underwriting Systems, Analytical skills, Critical thinking skills, Decision-making skills, Ability to perform detailed income calculations, Ability to perform credit analysis, Ability to perform collateral review, Ability to perform risk assessment, Good written communication skills, Good verbal communication skills, High attention to detail, Organizational abilities, Time-management abilities, Ability to work independently, Manage high-volume pipeline
Nice to Have
Experience underwriting Non-QM products, Experience working with wholesale, Experience working with correspondent, Experience working with retail mortgage lending, Familiarity with secondary market requirements, Familiarity with investor-specific guidelines, Knowledge of quality control, Knowledge of audit processes, Knowledge of post-closing reviews
What You'll Do.
Analyze mortgage loan applications
Evaluate mortgage loan applications
Underwrite residential mortgage loan applications
Ensure compliance with guidelines
Assess borrower eligibility
Mitigate lending risk
Support timely loan decisions
Review loan applications
Analyze borrower credit profiles
Analyze borrower income
Analyze borrower assets
Analyze borrower employment history
Analyze borrower financial stability
Analyze borrower collateral
Determine loan eligibility
Determine risk exposure
Evaluate alternative documentation loan programs
Calculate Debt Service Coverage Ratios
Perform complex income analyses
Perform complex risk analyses
Perform manual underwriting
Evaluate exception requests
Issue conditional approvals
Review loan documentation
Identify discrepancies
Identify potential risk factors
Communicate underwriting requirements
Communicate underwriting decisions
Review resubmitted conditions
Review resubmitted documentation
Maintain accurate records
Support internal audits
Support quality control reviews
Support post-closing documentation requests
Stay current on industry trends
Stay current on investor requirements
Stay current on agency guidelines
Stay current on regulatory changes
Stay current on Non-QM product offerings
Contribute to process improvement
Enhance operational efficiency
Enhance customer service
Manage multiple loan files
Meet service level agreements
Meet production deadlines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with loan officers; Communicate with account executives; Communicate with brokers; Communicate with processors; Collaborate with stakeholders; Collaborate with operations teams; Collaborate with auditors; Collaborate with management
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
Sutherland is a digital transformation company focused on delivering exceptional experiences for both customers and employees. For over 37 years, we have been entrusted with caring for our clients’ customers - a responsibility we believe we should earn every day. We are dedicated to making those experiences as delightful as possible - instantaneous, relevant, predictive and frictionless. As an early pioneer in robotic automation, we added to our core through steady investment and acquiring key capabilities. Our design capabilities marry human insight, design-thinking, and process engineering. To make these designs come to life as envisioned by our designers, we employ the latest in robotic automation, conversational AI techniques with a range of AI-ML enhanced products and cloud-based platforms. We believe that the best relationships come from trust and value. We call it One Sutherland. The Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and underwriting residential mortgage loan applications across Conventional and Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) programs, including Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans and alternative documentation products. This role ensures compliance with investor, agency, company, and regulatory guidelines while assessing borrower eligibility, mitigating lending risk, and supporting timely loan decisions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound underwriting decisions in a fast-paced mortgage lending environment. Key Responsibilities * Review and underwrite residential mortgage loan applications, including Conventional, Non-QM, and DSCR loan products. * Analyze borrower credit profiles, income, assets, employment history, financial stability, and collateral to determine loan eligibility and risk exposure. * Evaluate alternative documentation loan programs, including bank statement, asset depletion, ITIN, 1099, and P&L-only loans. * Calculate and assess Debt Ser
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