Underwriting Specialist

Discover the expertise of our Underwriting Specialists at JPMorgan Chase, where commitment to fair lending practices meets exceptional customer satisfaction. Our dedicated team not only upholds the highest standards of fairness but also excels in achieving productivity targets, ensuring that every client experience is marked by quality and trust. Partner with us to experience a seamless blend of integrity and excellence in financial services.

As an Underwriting Specialist within the Mortgage Underwriting Team, you will have working knowledge of residential mortgage underwriting guidelines and be responsible for the analysis of ability to repay capacity, capital/assets, character, collateral and property condition, while adhering to Chase credit policies and agency guidelines..

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of Mortgage Process and Agency/Chase Underwriting guidelines.
• Adhere to all Chase Fair Lending practices
• Review all loan underwriting documentation to ensure compliance with agency guidelines and Chase requirements
• Analyze financial information including calculation of income, debt ratios and verification of assets
• Identify documentation deficiencies within review and communicates findings with clarity
• Identify and addresses red flags found in the file documentation.
• Keep up to date on all credit policy changes that impact underwriting
• Display Best in Class Customer Service as measured by customer surveys and feedback.
• Achieve and exceeds work goals for productivity, quality and turnaround time
• Ensure loan decisions meet all program and product specifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting, or equivalent credit underwriting experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work with financial documents and numerical data.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and a customer service mindset.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and openness to changes, such as cross-functional training.

• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent teamwork with internal employees and external customers.
• Familiarity with basic financial or lending concepts; coursework, internships, or part-time experience is a plus.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn underwriting guidelines and mortgage industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.