Project Review Underwriter

Company: Freedom Mortgage
Location: Marlton
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Freedom Mortgage


Freedom Mortgage Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or their status as a protected veteran or an individual with disabilities. Local applicants encouraged to apply. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. LENDER NMLS ID:2767

Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job ID: 9320
Location: Marlton, NJ
Functional Area: Underwriting
Department:Project Desk
Employment Type:Full Time
Relocation Provided: No

Position Description:

Summary:

The Project Review UW is responsible for reviewing documentation in detail for all new and existing condominium and cooperative projects to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as the requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure condominiums and cooperatives projects are reviewed accurately and promptly.
• Ensure condominiums and cooperatives meet Fannie Mae guidelines.
• Determine eligibility of a project by review of Project Questionnaire, Appraisals, Budgets and financial statements/1120S, Bylaws, Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions- CC&R's Insurance Declarations, Leasehold Agreements, and Offering Plans & Amendments.
• Communicate project status (approval, suspense, denial) to all appropriate parties
• Primary contact for HOA, Management Agents, Developers, Sponsors, and coop boards to obtain any additional information
• Project Underwriter will be required to maintain our internal database
• Ensure data accuracy
• Deliver excellent customer service to Sales and Operations staff.
• The Project Review Underwriter will work closely with operations to expedite review and approval of condo and coop projects according to FMC policy. The Project Review Underwriter will provide coaching and problem resolution to the operations staff on condo and coop requirements
• The Project Review underwriter will also complete other miscellaneous credit related duties as assigned by the Project Review Desk Manager.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  • Demonstrate mastery of condo and co-op requirements
  • Communicate to both internal and external contacts clearly and concisely
  • Respond to elevated items quickly and work with Managers to expedite resolution
  • Collaborate with operations as needed to resolve problems and questions timely
  • Provide timely reports as needed or requested.
  • Adhere to service level agreements while working in a high volume environment
  • Teamwork oriented, detailed and exceptional customer service
  • Pipeline Management experience required
  • Residential Mortgage Credit Underwriting experience a plus
  • Proficient with Microsoft office suite
    
    Qualifications:
    
    • Three to five years of related mortgage credit guidelines, policies, and procedures.
    • Knowledge of FNMA & Freddie Mac condo and coop underwriting guidelines.
    • Knowledge of Investor and MI company guidelines.
    • Ability to differentiate between new and established projects.
    • Knowledge of Fannie Mae CPM and All Regs.
      Education:
      
      • High School Diploma required
      • Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) preferred
        
        Founded in Mount Laurel, NJ in 1990, Freedom Mortgage has since grown into one of the largest and fastest-growing privately owned full-service residential lenders in the USA. Licensed in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Freedom Mortgage has over 5000 employees nationwide, proudly servicing $225.6 billion, and is still growing.
        
        Our mission is to foster homeownership in America. Freedom is a leader in VA mortgage lending and is one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO and military families through its Team Freedom Cares philanthropic arm.
        
        Locations include suburban Philadelphia and Fishers, IN, two regions where we were named Top Workplaces. We also have large operating centers countrywide, including these desirable markets: Beaverton , OR; Boca Raton, FL; Columbia, MD; Jacksonville, FL; Melville, NY; Plano, TX; San Dimas, CA; Tempe, AZ; Troy, MI and Woodbridge, VA.
        
        If you seek a sense of community, top training, opportunity for advancement, a comprehensive benefits package and reward and recognition program, look no further.PI129816857

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