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Imagine Staffing Technology, An Imagine Company

Residential Underwriter

Imagine Staffing Technology, An Imagine Company, Amherst, New York, United States

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The Imagine Group is recruiting for a

Residential Underwriter

on behalf of our client, a technology and innovation company based in

Buffalo, NY . The company operates at the intersection of engineering, advanced manufacturing, and applied research, partnering with both public and private sector clients.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for re‑underwriting previously closed mortgage loans. This includes conducting comprehensive due diligence on representation and warranty review assignments to ensure: (i) the borrower’s creditworthiness; and (ii) full compliance of underwriting and closing documentation with applicable requirements and guidelines. You will also confirm that the property provides acceptable collateral for the loan. This role requires a thorough working knowledge of credit analysis and the ability to review and interpret credit reports, income and asset documentation, liabilities, property appraisals, and title reports to verify that each loan under review meets underwriting guidelines and standards for sale in the secondary market.

Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Role & Responsibility This role requires a thorough working knowledge of credit analysis and the ability to review and interpret credit reports, income and asset documentation, liabilities, property appraisals, and title reports to verify that each loan under review meets underwriting guidelines and standards for sale in the secondary market.

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

Complete predetermined testing associated with Representation and Warranties

Prepare written documentation regarding results on testing

Strong knowledge of residential mortgage underwriting; including income, asset, credit, and property underwriting; (consisting of recalculating income/assets, DTI, etc.)

Analyze complex self‑employed tax returns and financial documents

Analyze and evaluate collateral through appraisals and other applicable evaluation tools

Review fraud detection results used in underwriting

Review and understand the Preliminary and Final Title Policy

Thorough review and understanding of the mortgage process flow from origination to closing

Strong knowledge of CFPB TRID QM/ATR and TILA rules and requirements

Experience with Compliance Ease and Compliance Analyzer is a plus

Assist in UAT testing of internal processing system updates

Assist in the review of new deal documents when requested

Maintain familiarity with mortgage industry regulations updates and underwriting guidelines

Mentor and train other team members

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

5-7 years of experience in the residential mortgage industry

Minimum of 3-5 years of recent experience in mortgage underwriting

Knowledge of applicable industry tools such as Core Logic, Lexis/ Nexis, AM Best, National Appraisal Registry, PACER, ComplianceEase

Thorough understanding of mortgage lending, state and federal regulatory requirements including Reg Z, RESPA, Fair Lending, and TRID

Understanding of secondary market requirements and underwriting policies, and procedures within required areas

Experience with condominium and co‑op reviews

Working knowledge of loan documentation requirements

Working knowledge of the Title review process

Experience with various mortgage products and loan programs

Experience working with numerous originators and lenders a plus

Experience with Conventional, Non‑conventional, FHA, VA, and business purpose loans

Experience with quality control auditing is a plus

Having worked as an underwriter or contract underwriter

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

High attention to detail required

Ability to professionally manage confidential information

Skilled in reading AUS Engine reports such as DU or LPA

Ability to identify the strong points of a well‑articulated underwriting guidelines and Matrices

Experience with document imaging and workflow systems

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

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