OCWEN is currently seeking candidates for the role of Lead Underwriter, COR Operations – Non-Delegated – UW Conv – APAC, with positions available in Bangalore and Mumbai. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of one year of relevant experience. As a Lead Underwriter at OCWEN, responsibilities include conducting thorough underwriting assessments and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global organization and play a pivotal role in the underwriting process for the APAC region.
Company Name: OCWEN
Job Role: Lead Underwriter, COR Operations – Non-Delegated – UW Conv – APAC
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
Experience Required: 1 year
Job Location: Bangalore, Mumbai
Role and Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze the mortgage loan application to ensure eligibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines to minimize risk factors Review all required loan data, reports, and inspections to insure the collateral is acceptable to investor and the company.
- Responsible for making independent decisions regarding acceptance and risk of loans according to HUD, company, and investor guidelines.
- Provides final approval underwriting of mortgage loans – Conventional, Correspondent, FHA,VA, Reverse.
- Completes all required paperwork and forms in a timely and accurate manner; prepares required forms.
- Sign off conditions in a timely manner set by management.
- Work with staff and management to find solutions on escalated loans. May be requested to make recommendations for improving Internal Audit’s policies and practices.
- Manage loans by using all functions of Encompass.
- Effectively communicate underwriting decisions with processors and advisors.
- Maintain high level of customer service and communication with other departments.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of fifteen years of education mandatory.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in Mortgage Underwriting with thorough knowledge of Financial and nonfinancial supporting documentation, Income calculations, Asset/ Liabilities & Appraisal verification, Credit report review.
- Knowledge about risk and compliance in Lending especially the FNMA & FHLMC Underwriting standards.
- Knowledge about Underwriting procedures of Conventional, Correspondent Lending, Reverse mortgage, FHA, VA (Government loans) underwriting.
