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Underwriter - Mortgage Lending

Truehold, Jacksonville, FL, United States


We are one of the country’s premier housing platforms, with a nationwide footprint and rapidly expanding mortgage operation focused on non-QM products, including DSCR, fix-and-flip/RTL, and consumer loans. We operate in a performance-driven environment with a strong emphasis on speed, quality, and risk management.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and production-focused Underwriter to evaluate and approve loans across our non-QM product suite. This role is responsible for making sound credit decisions, maintaining high underwriting quality, and meeting aggressive turn time expectations.

Responsibilities

Loan Underwriting:

Review and underwrite non-QM loan files across DSCR, RTL, and consumer products, including income, assets, credit, and collateral. Make clear, well-documented credit decisions in line with company guidelines.

Loan Delivery:

Ensure loans are structured, underwritten, and conditioned in line with credit policy and investor requirements. Maintain high file quality to support clean submissions and efficient execution.

Conditions & Pipeline Management:

Issue clear and actionable conditions, manage pipeline effectively, and ensure timely re-review and decisioning.

Collaborate with Investors:

Understand Investor guidelines and be able to articulate and negotiate condition and document acceptance in a professional and expeditiously.

Turn Time Performance:

Meet or exceed SLAs for initial underwrites and condition reviews while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Exception Handling:

Evaluate and document exceptions within established guidelines, ensuring disciplined and well-supported credit decisions.

Quality & Compliance:

Maintain high standards of accuracy and ensure all underwriting decisions comply with internal policies and applicable regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Loan Officers, processors, and operations to resolve issues, move files efficiently, and improve overall workflow.

Qualifications

3–7 years of mortgage underwriting experience, preferably in non-QM or investor lending.

Experience with DSCR, bridge/RTL, or similar non-agency products.

Strong understanding of credit risk, income analysis, and loan structuring.

Familiarity with LOS systems and underwriting workflows.

Ability to manage a high-volume pipeline while maintaining quality and consistency.

Strong attention to detail and sound credit judgment.

Skills

Strong credit analysis and decision-making

Time management and prioritization

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, production environment

Clear written and verbal communication

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