Mortgage Credit Analyst assesses the risk and creditworthiness of loan applicants and recommends loan approval, terms, or application denial. Gathers necessary credit, income, and tax information to conduct financial assessments. Being a Mortgage Credit Analyst reviews and verifies property appraisals, collateral value, and key indicators such as debt-to-income and loan-to-value ratios. Prepares a detailed credit analysis and summary using underwriting guidelines, risk assessment frameworks, and following applicable regulatory compliance. Additionally, Mortgage Credit Analyst may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Mortgage Credit Analyst work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Mortgage Credit Analyst typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Ensure mortgage lending policies and procedures best serve the credit union and its members. Oversee mortgage lending staff. Ensure compliance with state and federal lending laws. Develop, recommend, and report on improvements in mortgage loan products and services and their marketing.
Requirements
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: Five to ten years of similar or related experience.
Education: (1) A bachelor's degree, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree).
Interpersonal Skills: Motivating or influencing others is a material part of the job. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others. The role requires a significant level of trust or diplomacy.
Other Skills: Strong understanding of MS Office products Strong written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching at or below shoulder level. Some lifting is required (less than 50 pounds).
Work Environment: General office environment