SENIOR MORTGAGE UNDERWRITER
Farmers Bank of Kansas City is growing and in need a highly motivated, experienced Sr. Underwriter. As a new member of our team, the Sr.
Underwriter will work on-site to evaluate residential loan application packages and determine program eligibility and credit worthiness of the consumer.
Job Functions :
- Underwrite residential mortgage loans in accordance with FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA internal guidelines ensuring compliance with company and investor standards.
- Review and analyze borrower profiles, credit reports, title reports, income documentation and assets, including complex business returns.
- Review appraisals for accurate property valuation.
- Demonstrate proficiency in automated underwriting applications and ability to assess results.
- Manage individual pipeline on a daily basis by completing new underwriting reviews, condition reviews, and other underwriting tasks within established turn times.
- Communicate with processing and sales to provide updates, clarification on outstanding conditions and deficiencies identified on loans, and to assist in interpreting underwriting guidelines.
- Work with the post-closing team to resolve any issues.
- Provide loan scenario support to sales and processing teams.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 5 years recent full time Mortgage Underwriting experience (Required)
- Proficiency with DU and LP, FHA Connection, and VA Portal
- Knowledge of FHMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA guidelines
- Active DE Chums and VA SAR required
- Self-starter, self-reliant, dependable, ability to work within and meet specific time restraints
- Flexibility in decision making with strong problem solving skills
- Customer service driven
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
Job Type : Full-time Experience :
Underwriting : 5 years (Required)
Farmers Bank offers a comprehensive benefit package including PTO, Health and Life Insurance, 401K / Profit Sharing, and other benefits.
FARMERS BANK AND TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VETERANS / DISABLED
Applications can be printed online at or picked up at any branch.
Please return applications to : ATTN : HUMAN RESOURCES 14231 METCALF AVE OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
FAX (913) 387-5558 or by email to : humanresources@farmersbankks.com