Remote DE Underwriter- California Residents only Job at National Mortgage Staffing, Irvine, CA

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  • National Mortgage Staffing
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Senior DE Underwriter (Remote – California)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DE Underwriter to join a growing California-based mortgage lender. This position is fully remote but requires residency in the state of California.

The ideal candidate will have a strong underwriting background across both Agency and FHA products, an active Direct Endorsement (DE) certification, and the ability to analyze complex borrower profiles including self-employed income and alternative documentation loans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and issue loan decisions for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA mortgage loans.

  • Analyze personal and business tax returns, income, assets, credit, and collateral.

  • Evaluate WVOE, P&L, Bank Statement, DSCR, and Asset-based documentation.

  • Ensure loans meet investor and agency compliance standards.

  • Communicate underwriting decisions and conditions clearly to internal teams.

  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Loan Officers, and Brokers to resolve conditions quickly.

  • Maintain accuracy, efficiency, and strong turn times in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of residential mortgage underwriting experience.

  • Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) required. (used within past 11 months)

  • Proficient in Encompass LOS , CoreLogic FraudGuard , and AUS systems (DU, LPA, Total Scorecard).

  • Strong working knowledge of Agency and FHA guidelines.

  • Skilled at income calculation for self-employed borrowers.

  • Experience with Non-QM or alternative documentation loans preferred.

  • Must be currently employed in the mortgage industry (no gaps exceeding 12 months).

  • Must reside in California.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $70,000–$100,000 (based on experience)

  • Bonus: Monthly eligibility after 2 years (based on funding volume)

  • Benefits: Health Insurance, SIMPLE IRA (3% match), PTO, 5 sick days

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PST

  • Work Model: Remote – California residents only

Job Tags

Self employment, Monday to Friday,

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