Mortgage Underwriting Manager jobs in California

Description

Summary 

Cake Mortgage is a progressive National Mortgage Lender based out of Chatsworth, CA offering both competitive compensation and career growth. We are always looking for like-minded passionate individuals to join our team and grow within our organization.

Job Description 

Cake Mortgage is actively seeking a skilled and driven mortgage underwriting professional to lead and support our underwriting team. The Underwriting Manager must have an in-depth knowledge of all loan programs including FNMA/FHLMC, FHA, NON-QM, and VA.  This individual will collaborate with senior leaders to assist in supporting the demands of a growing underwriting team. In addition, this candidate will be responsible for managing underwriting professionals, second level loan reviews, supporting underwriting functions, as well as developing and coaching employees. 

· Manage a team of approximately 10-15 underwriters

· Ensures underwriters are verifying all documentation regarding income, asset, credit, appraisal, and title information

· Ensure the timely execution of tasks within the Team

· Pipeline management to analyze and optimize workflow, escalation and declination reviews

· Review loan submissions to detect and report any form of fraud, inconsistency, misrepresentations, etc.

· Responsible for counseling, coaching and the supervision for all underwriters

· Manage government and conventional underwriters to ensure mortgage loans are underwritten in compliance with Cake Mortgage underwriting, state and federal reporting guidelines

· Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new hires

· Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

· Min 3-5 years of management experience in mortgage underwriting

· Solid knowledge of mortgage underwriting and of basic automated underwriting systems

· Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with basic automated underwriting systems

· Knowledge of mortgage laws and regulations required, including Home Mortgage Disclosure Act

· Knowledge of state and federal agency mortgage loan guidelines and regulations

· Organized and detail oriented

· Ability to effectively manage a team

· Ability to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Cake Mortgage does not tolerate discrimination of any type. Cake Mortgage offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or Local law. Cake Mortgage provides eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. Cake Mortgage is an at will employer. Cake Mortgage is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.