Underwriter Assistant

Job description

Guild Mortgage Company , closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the home owner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry. Position Summary: The Underwriting Assistant plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company’s retail branch operations functions. The role is primarily responsible, under direct supervision, for providing clerical support and performing limited underwriting tasks in support of the organization’s Underwriters. Essential Functions: - Assist Underwriters with loan files via logging conditions, running the Automated Underwriting System (AUS), submitting to PMI, etc. - Examine and analyze loan conditions; determine if Underwriter oversight is required and clear conditions accordingly. - Review credit reports, and income and asset documents to ensure compliance with stated guidelines. - Answer incoming phone calls and communicate any relevant information with branch personnel. - Read and respond t...