About The Role
Join our dynamic team as the Mortgage Underwriting Manager in our Omaha office. In this role, you’ll lead a talented team of underwriters and play a crucial part in optimizing our underwriting process to ensure top-notch productivity and quality. Your leadership will drive risk analysis for mortgage loans, and you’ll be instrumental in using data to enhance our risk approval… process.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of underwriters to achieve production and quality goals, providing guidance and support to ensure success.
• Assign and manage loans daily to ensure timely underwriting decisions.
• Help prioritize rush loans, conditions, and newly submitted loans to meet customer and business needs.
• Update and maintain underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the technology team to improve automation and streamline the underwriting process.
• Continuously review and enhance the risk approval process while balancing risk mitigation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on daily operations and new initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training resources for the underwriting team.
• Provide feedback to the product team and conduct training based on audit findings.
• Review loans periodically for quality and suggest improvements to the Chief Credit Officer.
• Foster a supportive environment focused on employee development and growth, managing performance fairly and consistently.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and adherence to new practices.
• Resolve post-closing issues efficiently.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.
What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of underwriting management experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree. Advanced degrees or CRU (Certified Residential Underwriter) designation are a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of competitive program guidelines and experience with junior liens.
• Proven track record in leading change and navigating complex scenarios.
• Strong decision-making skills with a practical approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask with a keen eye for detail.
Why Join Us
We believe that diverse experiences and skills are key to innovation and excellence. If your background is close to what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. We value passion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the interview process.
Employment Type: Full-Time
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