About Rate Companies: Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from Housing Wire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com. We are currently seeking a hard-working, dedicated Jumbo Non-QM Underwriter to join our innovative and passionate team.
Pay Range: 85k to 100k + Bonus
Responsibilities:
As an Underwriter you will be responsible for but not limited to the underwriting of residential loans ensuring compliance with appropriate company and investor standardsA Mortgage Underwriter will be responsible for examining loan documentations for accuracy and completeness while working with loan originator or production staff to secure all required documents Mortgage Underwriters may be involved in one or several types of mortgage lending (conventional, government-backed, etc.)You may be required to work with more senior mortgage underwriters on loan exceptions having the authority to withdraw and decline loans You may also be required to respond directly to individual and investor audits Includes all levels of underwriting authority and exception levels
Qualifications:- Non-QM Underwriting experience 5+ years of mortgage underwriting experience 5+ years of Jumbo underwriting experience
- Experience with underwriting to multiple lender guidelines and requirements
- Knowledge of Non-QM Underwriting requirements. Including but not limited to full doc, DSCR, Bank statement loans, and other Alternative Loan Doc products.
- Critically examine credit, income and asset documents and review title policy and appraisals
Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosuresApplications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
