Axos Bank

Sr. Commercial Underwriter

Axos Bank$100K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of single-family residential jumbo loan underwriting experience, with at least 5 years in portfolio underwriting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, or statistics preferred
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting techniques and applicable regulations
  • Excellent analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a production-oriented environment
  • Strong negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily production and quality expectations to meet business goals
  • Perform second reviews of credit decisions for accurate outcomes and track feedback
  • Mentor and coach a team of underwriters, providing technical training and performance evaluation
  • Collaborate with Operations and Sales teams to support production goals
  • Evaluate complex borrower transactions for repayment ability
  • Conduct risk analysis to ensure loan compliance with underwriting guidelines
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, HUD, and investor guidelines

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave and 3 weeks' Vacation, plus about 11 Holidays a year
  • HSA or FSA account along with other voluntary benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match and 529 Savings Plan
  • Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading
Full Job Description
Target Range:
$100,000/Yr. - $125,000/Yr.
Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 12.5%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 12.5%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job
Axos Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Supervisory Senior Underwriter to join our team, specializing in Single Family Residential loans including Construction and Entity Loans. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in conventional jumbo portfolio loan underwriting with both secondary review and historical loan signing authority. You'll be responsible for evaluating loan documentation, assessing borrower creditworthiness, and ensuring compliance with investor and bank portfolio guidelines. If you have a deep understanding of FNMA, FHLMC, HUD, and construction-related financials, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, risk-sensitive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage daily production and quality expectations to achieve monthly business goals and quality service levels
  • Perform second reviews of initial credit decisions to ensure accurate disposition and track relevant feedback
  • Manage, mentor and coach a team of underwriters, providing technical training and evaluation performance
  • Partner with internal and external Operation and Sales teams finding solutions and support for production goals
  • Evaluate complex transactions including credit history, income, assets and current liabilities for ability to repay
  • Conduct careful risk analysis and exercise good judgment to determine if loans conform to applicable underwriting guidelines for sale on the secondary market
  • Requires proficiency and in-depth knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, HUD, and investor guidelines


Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of single-family residential jumbo loan underwriting experience with a focus of a minimum 5+ years of portfolio underwriting of conventional jumbo loans
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics or statistics preferred
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
  • Strong analytic, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work in a flexible and production-oriented environment
  • Ability to effectively assess risk
  • Strong negotiation skills


Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks' Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
  • HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
  • Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos Bank

Axos Bank is an online bank that assists consumers and businesses in managing their finances.

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