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Wells Fargo

Consumer Loan Underwriter (SAFE) 3

Job Description

Consumer Lending is an industry leader in supporting homeowners and consumers. We put customers at the center of all that we do. We make every decision - and design every product and service - with our customers in mind.

It starts with you. We must attract, develop, retain and motivate the most talented people - those who care and who work together as partners across business units and functions. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization.

The Consumer Lending team includes Home Lending, Personal Lending, and Dealer Services, including the professional services teams that partner with these businesses and other key partners.

Join the #1 Mortgage originator and servicer (Source: Inside Mortgage Finance)

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Our Fulfillment team originates and services mortgage loans using fair and responsible lending practices to help turn houses into homes.

  • Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, approving and underwriting large, unusual or complex individual consumer requests and products within company and industry guidelines
  • Dependent on division and complexity of underwriting, functions may include reviewing financial statements, credit reports, and applicable ratios(i.e. Debt ratios, loan-to-value)
  • Evaluating
  • Examining transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Preparing formal reports for review
  • Ensuring that documents are consistent and uphold to company and industry guidelines
  • Implementing fraud detection techniques, performing compliance reviews
  • Assisting with re-negotiations of loans based on lending guidelines
  • Contacting customers and partners to gather information to make appropriate decisions, explain rationale behind credit decision
  • May provide work direction and/or training to lower level team members and provide performance feedback to supervisor/manager

This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction. As such, this position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. Individuals in a SAFE position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below.

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of underwriting experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to consult, build, and maintain solid working relationships in and outside of immediate department
  • Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames
  • Exposure to the Wells Fargo's CORE origination system
  • Knowledge and understanding of mortgage origination: review of income, asset, and credit documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
  • Portfolio lending underwriting experience
  • Experience with underwriting policies and procedures such as risk-layering and asset evaluation
  • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills including analyzing complex data

Job Expectations

  • This position requires compliance with all mortgage regulatory requirements and Wells Fargo's compliance policies related to these requirements including acceptable background check investigation results. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
  • Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards. A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary.
  • This position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment. Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) web site (http://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org ) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.

Disclaimer

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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Job ID: 167fa4d5fe59d4335b961a628acbbcc7
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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