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Mortgage Underwriter

TEKsystems, Atlanta, GA, United States


MORTGAGE FULFILLMENT UNDERWRITER (DE CERTIFIED) • FULLY REMOTE | EASTERN TIME ZONE REQUIRED

Are you an experienced DECertified Mortgage Underwriter who values accuracy, sound judgment, and confident credit decisioning? This is an opportunity to apply your FHA and agency expertise in a remote‑first, quality‑driven environment where underwriting integrity is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

Independently decision a full range of mortgage loans, including FHA loans as a DECertified Underwriter

Perform comprehensive credit and risk analysis using DU and LP

Review mortgage applications and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Collaborate with borrowers, internal partners, and stakeholders to resolve conditions and outstanding issues

Ensure all loans meet Federal, State, and local compliance requirements

Approve or deny mortgage loans accurately and within required turnaround times

Maintain high‑quality standards with full accountability for underwriting decisions

Demonstrate behaviors aligned with the organization’s culture and values

What You Bring

Active DE (Direct Endorsement) Certification – Required

Expert‑level experience in the mortgage industry

Proven as a Mortgage Underwriter / DE Underwriter

Strong knowledge of credit review and risk assessment, FHA and agency underwriting guidelines, automated underwriting systems (DU and LP)

Solid understanding of mortgage laws and regulations, including HMDA

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail with independent decision‑making ability

Education High School Diploma required

Work Schedule Requirement Must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours; fully remote role (location‑flexible within EST alignment)

Why This Role

Fully remote underwriting position focused on quality and compliance

Opportunity to leverage your DE Certification in a decisive, autonomous role

Strong compliance partnership and clear underwriting expectations

Stable opportunity for experienced FHA underwriters

Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.00 – $35.00/hr.

Benefits may include the following (subject to eligibility, classification and length of employment):

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline The position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Equal opportunity employer: The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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