Mortgage Senior Underwriter
M&T BankFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess an active VA SAR (Staff Appraisal Reviewer) designation and have recent VA underwriting experience within the last 12 months. A minimum of 7 years of experience underwriting Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac loans is required, along with knowledge of Desktop Underwriter (DU) & Loan Prospector/Loan Product Advisor (LP/LPA). A strong understanding of the mortgage lending process, the ability to perform loan calculations (DTI, LTV, etc.), and the capacity to handle multiple files simultaneously are essential. Leadership experience is a plus, and preferred qualifications include VA LAPP/SAR/DE Certifications and experience with Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac.
The VA Mortgage Loan Underwriter will underwrite and decision residential agency conforming mortgage loans, collaborating closely with the operations team to bring loans to closing. Responsibilities include verifying and analyzing all necessary financial information and documentation, ensuring loan files contain all required credit and legal documents, and reviewing appraisal reports to identify and resolve discrepancies. Underwriters will perform a thorough analysis of applicant income, expenses, assets, credit reports, and property valuations to affirm borrower qualification, calculate qualifying ratios, determine creditworthiness, and provide risk opinions. They will also maintain a proactive review of their loan pipeline.
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