Our client, a large financial institution, is seeking an Intermediate Underwriter to join their team for a contract opportunity.


This is a hybrid role supporting day-to-day underwriting operations (BAU) within secured lending. The successful candidate will support an increased volume of applications and work closely with underwriting managers and business partners. Onsite presence is required once per week for the first five weeks, with the remainder of the role following a hybrid model.



Responsibilities

o Review, assess, and adjudicate residential mortgage and real estate secured and unsecured lending applications within established guidelines and authorized lending limits

o Negotiate, approve, recommend, or decline credit applications using sound judgment and risk-based decisioning

o Gather, review, and critically assess credit documentation including income verification, down payments, purchase agreements, and third-party ...