Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc.
Underwriting Team Lead
Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Tri Pointe Homes is about more than homes, we are about people. We are committed to changing the lives of our customers and employees. Our passion for creating communities does not end with our customers. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.
Tri Pointe Connect, the mortgage affiliate of Tri Pointe Homes, is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as an Underwriting Team Lead.
Position Highlights:The Underwriting Team Lead will provide leadership and training to the Underwriting Department while continuing to perform underwriting functions as needed to maintain acceptable turn times. Responsibilities to include: ensuring the underwriters are following investor guidelines while meeting/exceeding company standards for quality and accuracy, providing subject matter expertise interpreting regulatory guidelines, mentor/coach new underwriters on the team and handle projects as delegated by the Underwriting Manager and/or Senior Management.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide new hire and on-going training and expertise for the underwriting team.
Assist the Manager in ensuring the team is meeting/exceeding company standards but preserving the investment quality of originated loans, providing service and resources to the branches and mortgage operations’ team members.
Actively assist the Manager with company and/or departmental planning and process improvement efforts.
Provide support and guidance to team members and assist with any questions or problems related to the loan file.
Perform 2nd level reviews as directed by the Manager.
Perform review of certain loan denials and assist in closing issues as necessary.
Ensure agency guidelines are up to date and communicated effectively to team members.
Ensure all internal loan program summaries are followed per investor guidelines through daily use and interpretation.
Assist Manager with reviewing test cases for newly hired underwriters or underwriters obtaining designations for products not yet approved.
Track test cases to ensure inconsistency.
Provide feedback to the Manager on progress of test cases to determine further training needs.
Provide clear, concise and appropriate conditioning of loans when rendering decisions.
Daily pipeline management to include monitoring SLA’s, workload balancing when necessary, end of day reporting, requesting investor priority reviews, assisting in preparing escalation responses, monitor and publishing SLA’s, assigning/monitoring Express Lane loans, and assisting with vacation coverage when needed.
Reviewing and responding to post-closing exceptions to clear investor suspense conditions, reviewing and assessing root cause issues, reporting trending/developing training, opportunities for system enhancements.
Work with outsource team, provide business subject matter expert guidance through the relationship, monitor and manage quality and productivity via reporting.
Mentor and coach operations team members on underwriting deficiencies and calculation errors.
Work collaboratively with all team members (loan officers/consultants, closers, branch managers) to drive quality deals to successful funding.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
DE/LAPP designation preferred.
Must have a minimum of 7+ years of mortgage related experience as an underwriter with government and conventional loans, preferably within a builder environment.
3 years of prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines – Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac plus FHA and VA as well as investor-specific guidelines as applicable.
Strong regulatory knowledge, including ECOA, HMDA, RESPA, and other applicable federal or state-specific guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of loan origination systems. Encompass required.
Job Specific Core Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to operate independently when needed but perform as a team player.
Strong time management skills including the ability to work under fast paced, sometimes tight deadlines.
At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.
Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we collect about job applicants, employees and their emergency contacts and beneficiaries, and independent contractors.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.
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Tri Pointe Connect, the mortgage affiliate of Tri Pointe Homes, is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as an Underwriting Team Lead.
Position Highlights:The Underwriting Team Lead will provide leadership and training to the Underwriting Department while continuing to perform underwriting functions as needed to maintain acceptable turn times. Responsibilities to include: ensuring the underwriters are following investor guidelines while meeting/exceeding company standards for quality and accuracy, providing subject matter expertise interpreting regulatory guidelines, mentor/coach new underwriters on the team and handle projects as delegated by the Underwriting Manager and/or Senior Management.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide new hire and on-going training and expertise for the underwriting team.
Assist the Manager in ensuring the team is meeting/exceeding company standards but preserving the investment quality of originated loans, providing service and resources to the branches and mortgage operations’ team members.
Actively assist the Manager with company and/or departmental planning and process improvement efforts.
Provide support and guidance to team members and assist with any questions or problems related to the loan file.
Perform 2nd level reviews as directed by the Manager.
Perform review of certain loan denials and assist in closing issues as necessary.
Ensure agency guidelines are up to date and communicated effectively to team members.
Ensure all internal loan program summaries are followed per investor guidelines through daily use and interpretation.
Assist Manager with reviewing test cases for newly hired underwriters or underwriters obtaining designations for products not yet approved.
Track test cases to ensure inconsistency.
Provide feedback to the Manager on progress of test cases to determine further training needs.
Provide clear, concise and appropriate conditioning of loans when rendering decisions.
Daily pipeline management to include monitoring SLA’s, workload balancing when necessary, end of day reporting, requesting investor priority reviews, assisting in preparing escalation responses, monitor and publishing SLA’s, assigning/monitoring Express Lane loans, and assisting with vacation coverage when needed.
Reviewing and responding to post-closing exceptions to clear investor suspense conditions, reviewing and assessing root cause issues, reporting trending/developing training, opportunities for system enhancements.
Work with outsource team, provide business subject matter expert guidance through the relationship, monitor and manage quality and productivity via reporting.
Mentor and coach operations team members on underwriting deficiencies and calculation errors.
Work collaboratively with all team members (loan officers/consultants, closers, branch managers) to drive quality deals to successful funding.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
DE/LAPP designation preferred.
Must have a minimum of 7+ years of mortgage related experience as an underwriter with government and conventional loans, preferably within a builder environment.
3 years of prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines – Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac plus FHA and VA as well as investor-specific guidelines as applicable.
Strong regulatory knowledge, including ECOA, HMDA, RESPA, and other applicable federal or state-specific guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of loan origination systems. Encompass required.
Job Specific Core Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to operate independently when needed but perform as a team player.
Strong time management skills including the ability to work under fast paced, sometimes tight deadlines.
At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.
Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we collect about job applicants, employees and their emergency contacts and beneficiaries, and independent contractors.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.
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