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What is a mortgage underwriter?

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A mortgage lender or broker who approves or turns down loan applications based upon the quality of the real property, credit-worthiness and ability to pay according to the guidelines of the lender with regard to ratio of mortgage loan to value of property.

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A mortgage underwriter is the person that approves or denies the mortgage loan based on credit, capacity, and collateral.

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What does it meant to be a mortgage underwriter?

To be a mortgage underwriter means that one determines if the risk of lending money to an individual is acceptable. Today, mortgage underwriter and banks use computer models to help determine this risk.


What does a mortgage underwriter do?

Determines if the borrower and property meet criteria to make a mortgage and at what rate and other terms.


Can an underwriter require a bill of sale if not required by law we are working on a mortgage with Wells Fargo and the underwriter in Iowa is requiring us to find the person we sold a car to in MN?

The underwriter can require anything they wish.


What is meant when one says that there is no proof of income mortgages?

No proof of income mortgages means a Self-Certified mortgage. A Self-Certified mortgage means that you do not want to tell the mortgage underwriter your exact earnings.


What occupations are involved in mortgage finance?

There are many occupations involving mortgage finance and many of them tend to branch off of one another. A few examples of such occupations include account manager, mortgage underwriter, mortgage loan officer, and sales manager.


Is a mortgage broker the same as a mortgage underwriter?

A Broker is NOT the same as and Underwriter (U/W). The Broker usually owns the mortgage company. He contracts with several companies to write loans for their companies. Once these loans are written and closed, the broker will receive compensation. The U/W is the person that reviews the loan documents for accuracy, insuring that all income and asset documentation is correct, and reviewing the appraisal for industry standards.


What is DE underwriting ?

A Direct Endorsement (DE) underwriter's basic responsibility is to review/certify mortgage loan origination documents for compliance with the requirements of the Federal Housing Administration's mortgage insurance program.


Can a CD be used for a down payment on a mortgage?

This will depend on the terms of withdrawal from the CD. Be prepared to provide those terms to the Underwriter. Normally it is allowable


How does one locate a copy of a lost title insurance policy when the bank that handled the closing and the mortgage on a newly constructed home and handled the title insurance no longer exists?

U should be able to go directly to the underwriter (whoever the master insurer is) e.q. Stewart, First American, Chicago....they should have a copy of your policy. Usually if you have a copy of your mortgage it should say in the legal description who the underwriter is.


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How long does it take to become an underwriter Can you work at home as an underwriter?

It take several years to become an underwirter. Underwriter require high energy levels and strong communication and negotiation skills. I dont believe that you can work at home as an underwriter.


How much does a mortgage underwriter make?

Mortgage underwriters typically make between 18 (low) and 35 (high) dollars per hour. The average underwriter makes around 25 per hour. Also some wholesale lenders also provide a monthly bonus if you meet your underwriting quota. FYI .... I left this industry despite the good pay because in this bad economy nobody is buying right now and as an underwriter I was laid off approximately 4 times in one year (i did contract underwriting). The field is so volatile you really can't depend on it to be your families only source of income. Hope this helps :)