Remote Non-QM Underwriter Team Lead

Position: Non-QM Underwriter Team Lead
Compensation: $130000$135000 base salary plus tiered bonus plan
Benefits: Health Dental 401k
Work Model:Remote

A mortgage company is hiring a Non-QM Underwriter Team Lead. This role is for someone who already has experience leading underwriters in a wholesale or TPO Non-QM environment.

This is not a training role. The right candidate must bring strong Non-QM underwriting knowledge and be able to step in as a subject matter expert handle escalations complete second-level reviews train new hires assist with interviews and maintain a light underwriting pipeline.

Assist with interviews for Non-QM Underwriter candidates
Train new Non-QM underwriting hires
Complete second-level Non-QM underwriting reviews
Serve as the Non-QM subject matter expert
Act as the first point of contact for Non-QM file escalations
Maintain a light underwriting pipeline
Provide strong customer service to brokers sales partners and internal teams
Think outside the box to problem-solve complex Non-QM files

Experience as a Team Lead Underwriter in a wholesale or TPO Non-QM environment required
Strong Non-QM underwriting knowledge required
Wholesale underwriting experience required
Experience training Non-QM underwriting hires required
Experience completing second-level reviews required
Experience handling Non-QM file escalations required
Ability to serve as a Non-QM subject matter expert required
Ability to maintain a light underwriting pipeline while supporting team lead responsibilities
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box
No large employment gaps