Summary The position performs highly detailed functions and technical measurements in a files manual underwrite. Analyze and evaluate credit requests by applicants. Analyze each loan in compliance with Acras credit guidelines and regulatory requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manually underwrite mortgage loan files. Review and analyze mortgage loan applications and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness in order to make an informed lending decision in compliance with Acra policies and guidelines
Measure multiple events in an applicants file and review application contingencies to quantify associated risk.
Exercise judgement to determine correct items to request from applicants and to make accurate credit decisions.
Responsible for frontline underwriting of new loan files suspense reviews condition reviews re-works etc. while adhering to production standards staying within established turn-time timeframes and meeting minimum loan quality standards
Ability to perform duties and resolve issues without supervision and actively engage with supervisor to resolve complicated issues
Computer literate to include experience using Microsoft applications with mortgage industry standard software. Experience with Doc Velocity (paperless system) and Byte Pro a plus
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to develop strong understanding of Acra Underwriting guidelines
Correspondent background preferred!
Experience performing manual underwrites of mortgage loan files
Adept at performing analysis and evaluation of a credit request and identifying appropriate documents to request from applicants
Experience making credit recommendations by measuring multiple events and quantifying the associated risks while adhering to guidelines and compliance requirements
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form and ability to explain credit decisions
Strong time management skills to effectively plan and organize a high daily loan volume
Detail-oriented team player able to work constructively with fellow employees
Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills
Well organized and able to process detailed information with accuracy and efficiency
Must be Proficient in English: speak read write
Education and/or Experience
Minimum 3 years of recent experience frontline underwriting of residential mortgage loans
Minimum five years of experience underwriting non-prime and A paper mortgage loans required
Minimum 5 years of experience of state and federal lending regulations (i.e. Ability to Repay (ATR) RESPA Reg B Reg O Reg Z Fair Lending etc.)
Pay Range $40 - $45 Hourly Rate (USD)
Benefits Our benefit offerings include: Medical dental vision wellness programs EAP counseling services FSA & HSA company sponsored life insurance for employee voluntary life insurance for employee spouse and child AD&D Insurance voluntary short-term and long-term disability critical illness insurance accident insurance legal assistance pet insurance living will and trust preparation discounts commuter program annual walking challenge employee appreciation events and monthly sales awards. At Acra Lending we were founded with a clear purpose: to specialize in alternative income loan products that help borrowers qualify for our flexible loan programs. We operate in 39 States out of nine offices in Arizona California Florida Georgia Hawaii Missouri Nevada Texas and Utah along with a growing team of remote professionals across the country. Throughout the mortgage industry Acra Lending is widely known for responsible lending practices product innovation and operational efficiency. The foundation of our Company is built on helping our customers by providing Non-QM mortgage solutions for todays borrower in residential and commercial properties across America. Our Leadership team will encourage you to grow make time to have fun and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included to serve customers from all walks of life. We reward our employees with a competitive salary and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health retirement and professional goals along with an exceptional 401k match program. We look forward to meeting you!
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