Remote Mortgage Underwriter (DE and LAPP/SAR Required)
Jobot, Richmond, VA, United States
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Job Details Job hosted by: Brendan Thomas Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year
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About Us We have been helping families build homes for over 70 years! We are Top 5 in the nation with over 500,000 homes built and sold across the country. We are looking to add a Remote Fully Designated Mortgage Underwriter to our team.
Why Join Us?
Highly competitive compensation designed to reward performance
Exclusive home purchase incentives plus additional employee perks
Discounted mortgage and settlement services—real savings where it matters
Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage for peace of mind
401(k) plan to help you build long-term financial security
Employee Stock Ownership Program —share in the company’s success
Generous paid time off to truly unplug and recharge
Robust onboarding, training, and ongoing support to set you up for success
Exceptional retention and stability—a company that has never experienced a layoff
Fast-track career growth—over 80% of leadership roles filled through internal promotion
Genuine work/life balance in a supportive, people-first culture
And plenty more benefits that make this a place people stay and grow
Responsibilities As a Senior Mortgage Underwriter, you’ll play a critical role in turning homeownership dreams into reality. Your underwriting decisions will directly influence customers’ ability to secure financing for their new homes, making attention to detail, sound judgment, and collaboration essential to success. This role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings as needed.
Underwrite Conventional, FHA, and VA loans in accordance with investor and agency guidelines
Submit files through automated underwriting systems and evaluate results
Approve or pend loans and present qualifying files to loan committee
Serve as a trusted underwriting resource for branch partners, assisting with scenarios, questions, and complex files
Maintain a consistent 24–48 hour turnaround on new submissions and resubmissions
Ensure accurate loan documentation and proper file maintenance
Utilize office systems and tools to support efficient underwriting operations
Qualifications
Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and VA SAR/LAPP underwriting approval
Minimum 5 years of mortgage underwriting experience
Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with mortgage and lending partners
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Comfort working in Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis
Experience with Encompass preferred (not required)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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Job Details Job hosted by: Brendan Thomas Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
About Us We have been helping families build homes for over 70 years! We are Top 5 in the nation with over 500,000 homes built and sold across the country. We are looking to add a Remote Fully Designated Mortgage Underwriter to our team.
Why Join Us?
Highly competitive compensation designed to reward performance
Exclusive home purchase incentives plus additional employee perks
Discounted mortgage and settlement services—real savings where it matters
Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage for peace of mind
401(k) plan to help you build long-term financial security
Employee Stock Ownership Program —share in the company’s success
Generous paid time off to truly unplug and recharge
Robust onboarding, training, and ongoing support to set you up for success
Exceptional retention and stability—a company that has never experienced a layoff
Fast-track career growth—over 80% of leadership roles filled through internal promotion
Genuine work/life balance in a supportive, people-first culture
And plenty more benefits that make this a place people stay and grow
Responsibilities As a Senior Mortgage Underwriter, you’ll play a critical role in turning homeownership dreams into reality. Your underwriting decisions will directly influence customers’ ability to secure financing for their new homes, making attention to detail, sound judgment, and collaboration essential to success. This role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings as needed.
Underwrite Conventional, FHA, and VA loans in accordance with investor and agency guidelines
Submit files through automated underwriting systems and evaluate results
Approve or pend loans and present qualifying files to loan committee
Serve as a trusted underwriting resource for branch partners, assisting with scenarios, questions, and complex files
Maintain a consistent 24–48 hour turnaround on new submissions and resubmissions
Ensure accurate loan documentation and proper file maintenance
Utilize office systems and tools to support efficient underwriting operations
Qualifications
Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and VA SAR/LAPP underwriting approval
Minimum 5 years of mortgage underwriting experience
Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with mortgage and lending partners
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Comfort working in Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis
Experience with Encompass preferred (not required)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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