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National Mortgage Staffing

Remote DE Underwriter- California Residents only

National Mortgage Staffing, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Senior DE Underwriter (Remote – California) Our client is seeking an experienced

Senior DE Underwriter

to join a growing California-based mortgage lender. This position is

fully remote

but requires residency in the state of

California.

The ideal candidate will have a strong underwriting background across both Agency and FHA products, an active

Direct Endorsement (DE)

certification, and the ability to analyze complex borrower profiles including self-employed income and alternative documentation loans.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite and issue loan decisions for

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA

mortgage loans.

Analyze personal and business tax returns, income, assets, credit, and collateral.

Evaluate

WVOE, P&L, Bank Statement, DSCR, and Asset-based

documentation.

Ensure loans meet investor and agency compliance standards.

Communicate underwriting decisions and conditions clearly to internal teams.

Collaborate with Account Managers, Loan Officers, and Brokers to resolve conditions quickly.

Maintain accuracy, efficiency, and strong turn times in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of residential mortgage underwriting experience.

Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) required. (used within past 11 months)

Proficient in

Encompass LOS ,

CoreLogic FraudGuard , and

AUS systems

(DU, LPA, Total Scorecard).

Strong working knowledge of

Agency and FHA

guidelines.

Skilled at income calculation for

self-employed borrowers.

Experience with

Non-QM or alternative documentation loans

preferred.

Must be

currently employed in the mortgage industry

(no gaps exceeding 12 months).

Must

reside in California.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:

$70,000–$100,000 (based on experience)

Bonus:

Monthly eligibility after 2 years (based on funding volume)

Benefits:

Health Insurance, SIMPLE IRA (3% match), PTO, 5 sick days

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PST

Work Model:

Remote – California residents only

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