Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lendz Financial is a full-service direct wholesale residential mortgage lending platform focused on helping mortgage brokers grow their loan origination volume. The Mortgage Underwriter will underwrite complex loan files across Non-QM programs, ensuring compliance with guidelines and collaborating with various teams to facilitate efficient loan processing.
- Responsibilities
- Underwrite residential mortgage loan applications in compliance with company, investor, and regulatory guidelines
- Analyze borrower credit, assets, and income, including complex income scenarios such as: Self-employed borrowers, 1099 income, Bank Statement programs, Asset depletion and utilization
- Review and evaluate personal and business documentation, including 12- and 24-month bank statements, P&Ls, and cash flow statements
- Maintain an underwriting pipeline that meets established SLAs and productivity benchmarks
- Deliver clear, well-documented underwriting decisions and conditions aligned with program guidelines
- Provide written justification for loan decisions and required conditions
- Partner with Loan Officers, Account Managers, and Operations to resolve file-level questions and move loans efficiently toward closing
- Support quality control standards, including: Pre-closing defect rate below 10%, Post-closing defect rate below 5%
- Stay current on Non-QM guideline updates, investor overlays, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and shared success
- Skills
- 2–5 years of mortgage underwriting experience, including exposure to Non-QM or alternative documentation loans
- Working knowledge of Non-QM products such as Bank Statement programs, DSCR, Asset Utilization, 1099 income
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex borrower profiles
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- A coachable mindset with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve within the role
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a high level of accountability
- Benefits
- Highly subsidized medical insurance
- Low-cost dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, supportive work environment that values ownership and growth
- Company Overview
- Lendz Financial provides mortgage lending services to US retail clients and foreign nationals. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://lendzfinancial.com.
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job