Mortgage Underwriter

Overview

Company Overview:

Truth in Texas Banking. That’s what we’re about. Founded in 2010, we are one of the ten largest banks headquartered in the state of Texas. We became a publicly traded company in 2014 and in 2020 we were listed on Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve built a bank forever rooted in truth, transparency, and uncompromising integrity.

We know our strongest asset is the passion, authenticity, and talent of our people. We focus on the growth and development of each team member to unlock potential to “Be Your True Self.” Our “True You” culture is made up of five pillars:

With this as our foundation, we’ve built a bank of people who are transparent, tell the truth, and act with integrity. We unite together in common purpose - caring deeply for our clients and communities, communicating openly with each other, and treating everyone with respect. Visit our website at www.VeritexBank.com and come see how we’re bringing truth and transparency to Texas banking.

Job Summary:

The Mortgage Underwriting is responsible for providing credit decision makers with the in-depth, independent risk analysis necessary for making informed credit decisions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Underwrite the creditworthiness of prospective and existing borrowers, particularly in the larger dollar and more complex mortgage portfolio loans to assist lenders and credit decision-makers in determining loan eligibility. Ensure appropriate credit underwriting, reliable risk assessment, and credit loss minimization consistent with credit policy and regulatory requirements.
• Financial statement analysis including cash flow.
• Borrowers' repayment ability.
• The Bank's collateral position.
• Prepare in-depth credit packages.
• Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established credit policy, procedure and business strategy as well as mortgage regulatory guidelines.
• Suggest an asset quality rating based on relationship review. Compile an accurate relationship profitability analysis as directed by corporate policy.

Qualifications

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 – 5 years' experience in credit underwriting or related experience with a focus on mortgage loans.
• Experience with bank mortgage loans is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of non-borrowing products.
• Strong underwriting skills handling moderate to complex credits.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications a must.
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter with strong initiative, accountability and attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications including word and excel.
• Must be familiar with spreading financials in a spreading software.

Veritex Community Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Veritex Community Bank is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, Veritex reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Veritex Community Bank. 

If your agency would like to be considered as a potential future recruiting partner, please leave your contact information at Recruiting@VeritexBank.com.

Work environment and Physical demands:

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee will regularly sit; talk; hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee will occasionally stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Special vision requirements include close, distant, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment and physical demands are those of a standard office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position.  Incumbents will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Veritex Bank reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Veritex Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Veritex Community Bank Corporate Human Resources, Dallas, Texas.