Mortgage Quality Control Underwriter
Description
About Us:
Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It?s an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.
We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.
About the Role:
Responsible for reviewing mortgage loan files per investor and agency requirements. Is a collaborative member of the HL Quality Control team and reports directly to the Quality Control Manager.
? Works collaboratively with Underwriters, to ensure compliance with HL retail loan program.
? Develops appropriate methodologies in order to determine appropriate sampling levels and maintains tracking of loan selections.
? May provide QC results periodically to management with recommendations for process and procedural changes that will improve results.
? Makes recommendations for additional training and communication to front-line and back-room departments based on analysis from the QC reviews.
? Stays appraised of product and investor guidelines as well as regulatory and procedural changes that might impact loan quality.
? Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities ? knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
? Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
? Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
? May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
? Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.
? Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
? Embraces our vision to become ?Business Bank of Choice?
? May perform other duties as assigned.
About You:
? Bachelor?s degree or equivalent preferred.
? 4-7 years of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac underwriting experience required.
? 4-7 years of VA, FHA, RD and GNMA underwriting experience preferred.
? Extremely strong relationship management abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, and credit and credit quality skills.
? Advanced knowledge of HL products and services that result in successfully assessing and identifying quality control initiatives.
? Extremely strong auditing, credit analysis and quality control skills.
? Knowledge of lending policies, procedures, practices, and documentation.
? Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
? Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage relationships.
? Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel, and other business machines.
? Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or has the interest in learning to train and present.
Workstyle: Fully onsite.
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $85,000.00 to $110,000.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.
We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected].
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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