{"id":697,"date":"2022-06-17T16:06:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T16:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=697"},"modified":"2023-08-15T15:44:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T19:44:35","slug":"mortgage-underwriter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/careers\/mortgage-underwriter","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Mortgage Underwriter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A mortgage underwriter is a pivotal person in the process of taking out a loan to buy a home. Simply put, they approve or reject a borrower\u2019s loan application. When you apply for a mortgage, you ask a lender for the loan. A mortgage lender then looks to an underwriter to determine if the lender would be assuming too much risk by approving your loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duties\">What Does a Mortgage Underwriter Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/financial-services\">financial services<\/a> sector, a mortgage underwriter acts a bit like a detective \u2014 they investigate the finances of someone applying for a mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/insurance-underwriter\">insurance underwriter<\/a>, much of the digging done by a mortgage underwriter involves reviewing documents supplied by the applicant. These documents include bank statements, tax returns, W-2 forms, and credit reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When going over these documents, a mortgage underwriter will determine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How much the applicant earns.<\/strong> The underwriter wants to know whether the applicant consistently earns enough money to make monthly mortgage payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much the applicant\u2019s assets are worth.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/asset\">Assets<\/a> are things that carry value, and include cash in checking and savings accounts, real estate, and investments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much debt the applicant is carrying.<\/strong> If an applicant has too much debt, this might prompt an underwriter to reject a mortgage application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How well the applicant handles credit.<\/strong> For instance, what is the applicant\u2019s track record when it comes to paying bills on time? And what is the applicant\u2019s credit score? An applicant with a strong credit history is more likely to be approved for a mortgage than someone with a weak credit history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whether the home\u2019s value makes it a good piece of collateral.<\/strong> If the borrower can&#8217;t pay their mortgage, the lender would need to reclaim the property by foreclosing. So, if the house isn&#8217;t worth as much as the loan, the lender has a higher chance of losing money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take several days to weeks for an underwriter to review an applicant\u2019s information and decide whether to move ahead with a loan. In some cases, an underwriter might suspend someone\u2019s application until they can obtain additional information, such as income verification details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1-150x84.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"NYC AIG office, working at AIG\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1-1536x859.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/working-at-aig-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">AIG Underwriting<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Explore the process of underwriting with this free job simulation from AIG. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/6miFEe83Y7PdzWJD6\/Underwriting\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2 to 4 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCritical thinking, creativity, presentations, research, technical analysis, reasoning, proposal drafting\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/6miFEe83Y7PdzWJD6\/Underwriting\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does a Mortgage Underwriter Make?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics&#8217; (BLS) Occupational Handbook, mortgage underwriters are classified as a specialized type of loan officer, making an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes132072.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">average of $84,160 per year<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, estimates from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/mortgage-underwriter-salary-SRCH_KO0,20.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glassdoor place the average <\/a>annual salary for mortgage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/what-is-underwriting\">underwriting<\/a> professionals in the U.S. around $109,000 a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that underwriters often earn additional pay in the form of commission and bonuses. In fact, Eric Jeanette, owner of Dream Home Financing and FHA Lenders, says highly successful mortgage underwriters can easily pull in $120,000 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMortgage underwriting can be a very good and stable career. It is a critical position within the mortgage process, and top-performing underwriters will likely have job security for a long time,\u201d Jeanette says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>>>MORE:<\/strong> Explore some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/best-paying-jobs-in-finance\">best-paying careers in finance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-become\">How to Become a Mortgage Underwriter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education and Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You typically need at least a high school diploma or a GED to become a mortgage underwriter. Some employers might require an associate or bachelor\u2019s degree in business or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/is-finance-a-good-career-path\">finance<\/a>. Certain schools even offer programs tailored for this profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond education, you also must gain some on-the-job experience. This experience could come through an internship or entry-level work. Some employers might ask for two to four years of related work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are no specific degrees needed to become a mortgage underwriter,\u201d says Jeanette. \u201cIn most instances, the training starts by working as a loan processor. That role helps gain an understanding of what underwriters are looking for, and it prepares you well to take on the job of an underwriter in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE:<\/strong> Learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/loan-officer-vs-underwriter\">differences between a loan officer and an underwriter<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licensing and Certification Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, a mortgage underwriter who works for a licensed mortgage company does not need a license. However, those working as independent contractors do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdic.gov\/resources\/supervision-and-examinations\/consumer-compliance-examination-manual\/documents\/5\/v-15-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act)<\/a>, you will also need a license if you perform loan origination services. So, for instance, loan officers, who are typically an applicant\u2019s primary point of contact with a mortgage lender, must complete the licensing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that stipulation, a mortgage license can open up opportunities for career advancement. You can find your state\u2019s specific requirements through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidelicensingsystem.org\/slr\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLSR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To advance their career, these professionals also might want to pursue certification from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgage-underwriters.org\/namu-certification-faq-frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association of Mortgage Underwriters (NAMU)<\/a>. These certifications require completing online training courses and an exam. Here are three examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Certified Mortgage Underwriter (NAMU-CMU)<\/strong>: Requires completing four online training courses and passing a 30-question online exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certified Master Mortgage Underwriter (NAMU-CMMU):<\/strong> Requires completing seven online courses and passing a 30-question online exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certified Ambassador Mortgage Underwriter (NAMU-CAMU):<\/strong> Requires completing 12 online classes and passing a 30-question online exam&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Four other NAMU certifications are available. These include the Certified in Mortgage Regulatory Compliance (NAMU-CMRC), Certified FHA Manual Underwriter (NAMU-CFMU), Certified Mortgage Quality Control Specialist (NAMU-CMQCS), and Certified in Commercial Underwriting &amp; Processing (NAMU-CUP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NAMU certification, offered only to U.S. residents, does not substitute for state or federal licensing and certification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful mortgage underwriters have a mix of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/hard-vs-soft-skills\">hard and soft skills<\/a>, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Strong organization and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/attention-to-detail\">attention to detail<\/a> skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep understanding of the laws and regulations of the mortgage lending industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impeccable risk analysis and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/analytical-skills\">analytical thinking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written and verbal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/communication-skills\">communication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with financial statements and relevant paperwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with data analysis using programs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/what-is-microsoft-excel\">Excel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs-150x84.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Working at Goldman Sachs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Goldman-Sachs.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Goldman Sachs Excel Skills for Business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Learn fundamental Excel skills from one of the world&#039;s leading financial institutions with this free job simulation. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/eLeZHcwX7CqLhhps7\/Goldman-Sachs-Excel-Skills-Virtual-Experience-Program?forceFastTrackV2=true\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4 to 5 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExcel, cell basics, formatting, assumptions, forecasting, income statement, cash flow modeling, charting\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/eLeZHcwX7CqLhhps7\/Goldman-Sachs-Excel-Skills-Virtual-Experience-Program?forceFastTrackV2=true\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you curious about the day-to-day duties in common financial services roles? Check out Forage\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/course-catalog\"><em>course catalog<\/em><\/a><em> of free job simulations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image credit: Goodluz \/ Depositphotos.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A mortgage underwriter is a pivotal person in the process of taking out a loan to buy a home. Simply put, they approve or reject a borrower\u2019s loan application. When you apply for a mortgage, you ask a lender for the loan. 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