Company DescriptionAt Longbridge, we love seniors and we’re passionate about helping them unlock the power of one of their greatest assets—their home equity.As a leading provider of home equity solutions for seniors, we’re committed to helping older homeowners make the most of what they’ve worked hard to build, so they can live the retirement they imagined.And we don’t just do it well, we do it really well. With an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot and over a thousand customer testimonials, we’ve earned a reputation for making it easy and stress-free to access home equity—with guidance every step of the way.But it’s not just our customers who love us—our team does, too! We’ve been named a Great Place to Work® three years in a row because we believe that when people enjoy what they do and where they do it, everyone wins.Why Longbridge?At Longbridge, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that grow with you. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:Grow With Us – We’re big believers in investing in our people. From top-notch training to clear career paths, we support your professional growth every step of the way. Plus, we love promoting from within—because when you succeed, we all do.A Culture That Clicks – We work hard, but we have fun doing it! Whether it’s team-building events, friendly competitions, or just an atmosphere of open communication and collaboration, we make sure work feels less like “just work.”Benefits That Have Your Back – We’ve got you covered with best-in-class health plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA), generous PTO, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, and a competitive 401(k) match. Because taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers.If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to have you on board. Apply today and let’s do great things together!Job DescriptionThe Underwriter position underwrites residential loans ensuring compliance with appropriate company, secondary market Investor standards, and all applicable laws. Examines loan documentation for accuracy and completeness. Partners with Loan Originators, Branch Managers and Processors to secure all required documents.Primary Job Duties:Responsible for underwriting files and establishing conditions to meet FHA and LBF guidelines.Ability to make timely, accurate decisions on all FHA transactionsEvaluate risk and ensure quality of each loan decisionCommunicate requirements and/or decisions clearlyResponsible for reviewing all areas of the mortgage loan file to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to Application, Title, Appraisal, Assets, Credit, Condominium information, and income.Responsible for clear and concise communication to appropriate parties including but not limited to the processing department on items needed to prepare a loan for closing.Partner with processing to close loans in a timely in efficient mannerAdhere to service level agreements and prioritize workflowMaintain quality control standards while maintaining production standards by company's definitionAssist in identifying, recommending, and/or negotiating alternative loan documentation requirementsQualificationsThree or more years of current active experience underwriting Reverse Mortgages (Retail and/or Wholesale)HECM for Purchase experience is a plusMust have a valid active CHUMS NumberStrong credit, risk analysis, and analytical skillsWorking knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements with emphasis on MDA, TILA, HUD and RESPA reform.Understands the loan flow process including file structure, and documentation requirements.Strong verbal and written communication skillsAttention to detail, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work under pressure with a focus on deadlines, and adapt to changing situations dailyAbility to use creative thinking to find solutions to problemsAbility to meet and exceed service level agreementsCompetent risk-assessment skillsAbility to multi-taskExcellent time-management skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environmentFamiliar with HUD underwriting guidelines and documentation, mortgage legal documentation, 3rd party risk assessment products and Federal/ State/Local compliance regulationsProprietary Reverse Mortgage underwriting experience is a plusAdditional InformationWorking in a growing and dynamic industryFull benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, and wide array of voluntary products and discounts401(k) with company matchPaid time offThis is a non exemptTarget base salary range is 95-105K which is based on various factors including skills and work experience.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive additional compensation program via monthly production bonus that is based on individual performance.LBF is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled EmployerPlease note that salaries that are estimated on various job sites may not reflect the actual compensation. Job sites, set the estimated salary, not Longbridge Financial.
