Senior Non-Qualified Mortgage Underwriter

Job description:

Real TPO is a leading National Mortgage Lender based in Los Angeles, CA, offering a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and ample career growth opportunities. We are seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the mortgage industry.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter specializing in Non-QM and Non-Agency loans to support our growing team at Real TPO. This role requires a deep understanding of manual credit analysis and underwriting across a broad spectrum of loan types, including DSCR, Bank Statement, P&L, WVOE, 1099, and Asset Utilization loans. The successful candidate will play a critical role in assessing borrower creditworthiness and ensuring our loan decisions align with investor and company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Underwriting and Analysis: Manually underwrite Non-QM and Non-Agency loans, including review of borrower credit files, assets, capacity, and property information to determine eligibility. Analyze complex income tax returns to establish qualifying income.
  • Loan Evaluation: Review consumer home loan applications, validate supporting documentation, and assess the borrower’s ability to repay mortgage debt. Ensure compliance with investor guidelines for Non-QM and agency loans.
  • System Management: Utilize automated underwriting systems (AUS) and Loan Origination Systems (LOS) to validate loan applications. Update systems to ensure accuracy of information, including title, value, income, asset, and fraud reports.
  • Decision Making: Recommend approval or denial of loan applications and provide both verbal and written explanations for decisions. Re-underwrite loans when additional documentation is received.
  • Quality Control: Run and review quality control tools such as FraudGuard and Early Check. Interpret and analyze DU/LP results to ensure loan meets all necessary guidelines.
  • Collaboration: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) to assist sales and business partners in structuring eligible loans in conjunction with third-party originators.
  • Production Goals: Maintain production standards and goals set by management, ensuring timely and efficient loan processing.
  • Post-Closing Support: Assist in resolving any post-closing suspense issues as required.
  • Documentation: Complete necessary underwriting worksheets and checklists, such as Income Worksheets and QM/ATR checklists, ensuring all relevant information is accurately documented.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of recent experience underwriting Non-QM loans in the mortgage industry, including manual guidelines.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
  • Experience with MeridianLink / LendingQB a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet browsers.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Agency and Non-QM loan experience is a must.
  • FHA and VA underwriting experience a plus.
  • Ability to evaluate complex financial documents, such as income tax returns, to determine loan eligibility.
  • Experience with reviewing and interpreting fraud reports and title information.
  • Preferably on-site at our Los Angeles, CA location; remote work may be negotiated.

Salary:

$90,000 - $110,000+

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

If you're an experienced underwriter with a passion for providing outstanding customer service and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to join our team and make an impact at Real TPO.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90027

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