Remote DE Mortgage Underwriter (must reside in EST)

SolomonEdwards is partnering with a leading, nationwide mortgage lender to identify Remote Mortgage Underwriters to support high-quality, compliant loan decisions. In this role, you will be accountable for the quality and accuracy of underwriting decisions, ensuring that reviewed assets and loan files meet all applicable investors, agency, and regulatory requirements. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong history of on-time conversion to permanent employment for high-performing underwriters. What You’ll Do:

• Review all mortgage applications and support documentation for accuracy, completeness, and salability (processing 2 loans per day)
• Work with clients to prepare mortgage applications and related documentation as needed, help resolve any outstanding issues
• Work with compliance officers to ensure Federal, State, and local compliance of all mortgage and loan materials
• Approve or deny mortgages on a timely basis
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge frontline underwriting
• Encompass experience preferred, not required
• High level of attention to detail with sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Direct Endorsement (DE certification)

Initial Compensation & Benefits (Contract Phase):

• Pay rate up to $36/hour, plus 1.5x overtime pay over 40 hours
• Please note that pay rate can be up to $36.06/hr if DE certified
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental insurance
• FSA/HSA options, accident, hospital, and critical illness plans
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days (eligible upon meeting specific hours criteria)
• This position has a consistently high, on-time conversion rate for contractors who meet performance expectations. At 800 hours (~5.5 months), our contractors are eligible to become permanent employees.

Benefits

After Conversion to Permanent Employee:

• Opportunity to earn a performance incentive each quarter up to $4,100. This can be as much as $6 to $7 more an hour above your base salary. (approximately $16,400 annually)
• Paid time off including 11 holidays, 2–3 weeks of PTO, bereavement leave, voting time, jury duty, medical leave, and paid parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, and Vitality Health & Wellness Discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Fun and supportive company culture with location-specific perks such as casual dress, onsite amenities, and accessible leadership
• Career Growth within the company with learning development and structure upward mobility paths.
• Business Resource Groups to support career growth and networking for several affinity groups including weEMRG (Women), HOLA (Hispanic), SERVE (Military), PRIDE (LGBTQ+), BOLD (Black/African American), Asian American & Pacific Islander
• The chance to work for an Established Nationwide Industry Leader and Dedicated Mortgage Lender that is publicly traded and has a track record of performance.

Mission and Vision: We are a superior consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve their dreams and address complex situations with inspired people, deep expertise, and innovative technologies. We are a perpetual career and opportunity enterprise, focused on building long-term benefits for our people and communities. We create collaborative and supportive relationships with our people, clients and communities. Our success enables us to invest time and resources to bettering the communities in which we live to help those communities thrive. Inclusion and Diversity Statement: We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwardsGroup, we’ve built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, perspectives; to be their whole selves. Benefits offered - Health insurance, sick leave, 401(k) Salary range $36/hr W2. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position. Benefits offered - Health insurance, sick leave, 401(k) SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC adheres to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your privacy is important to us, and we never sell your data to third parties. Personal information is only collected to match applicants with job opportunities. For more information on your rights, click here: https://solomonedwards.com/privacy-policy/#ccpa Our Recruiter Promise: Our talent acquisition team prioritizes integrity, professionalism, and transparency in every interaction. When you engage with SolomonEdwards, you can trust a respectful, secure experience from verified contacts. Copy/paste this URL to learn more about how we protect your candidate experience: https://solomonedwards.com/careers/our-recruiter-promise/ #BFS Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $36.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

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