Mortgage Underwriter Salary in Sacramento, California

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How much does a Mortgage Underwriter make in Sacramento, CA? The average Mortgage Underwriter salary in Sacramento, CA is $80,420 as of January 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $70,289 and $92,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Mortgage Underwriter Salary	$61,065	Sacramento,CA	January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mortgage Underwriter Salary	$70,289	Sacramento,CA	January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mortgage Underwriter Salary	$80,420	Sacramento,CA	January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mortgage Underwriter Salary	$92,400	Sacramento,CA	January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mortgage Underwriter Salary	$103,308	Sacramento,CA	January 01, 2025

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Mortgage Underwriter

Digital Risk - Maitland , FL

The Underwriter's primary responsibilities include reviewing mortgage files submitted to Underwriting. This position requires calculating income, analyzing debt and assets, as well as completing an ...

LinkedIn - Today

Mortgage Underwriter

Russell Tobin - Dallas , TX

Understanding of underwriting guides, overlays, and waivers * Collaborate with QC, Due Diligence, Collateral, Contract Finance and the Trading Desk Qualifications * 2-5 years of mortgage industry ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Quality Control Specialist/Underwriter

Network Funding, L.P. - Houston , TX

Network Funding, LP is a Family-Owned, Family-Focused Mortgage Company with a heart. It was started ... Quality Control Specialist/Underwriter (assigned title will be based on the experience of the ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Underwriter (VA, FHA, UDSA, Conventional)

Alpha Mortgage Corporation - Jacksonville , NC

The Mortgage Loan Underwriter is responsible for protecting mortgage investments by evaluating loan risk while adhering to all mortgage compliance laws and regulations. Ensures that all credit ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Residential Underwriter

Ascendo Resources - Miami , FL

We are looking to hire a Residential Mortgage Underwriter to be based in Miami, FL Primary duties and responsibilities * Conduct credit underwriting and issue recommendations on credit proposals ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Senior Mortgage Advisor - Elizabeth City, NC

Kearny Bank - Elizabeth City , NC

Solicits first mortgage loans by going out to clients ... Informs prospective loan clients of the institutions underwriting guidelines and applicable ...

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What does a Mortgage Underwriter do?

Mortgage Underwriter in Chelsea, MA

Evaluates the mortgage loan applications and supporting documentation and determines the eligibility and risk to the credit union and ensures loan conforms to the specific loan product and pricing.

November 06, 2022

Determines additional documentation requirements on each file and ensure the timely receipt of such documents and or items.

February 06, 2023

Mortgage Underwriter in Depew, NY

Implement and apply the processes, infrastructure and resources needed to deliver agreed team plans and targets, identifying and implementing improvements and collaborating with colleagues to maximize integration, effectiveness and efficiency.

January 06, 2023

Meet all performance targets including standards in quality and productivity.

February 11, 2023

Mortgage Underwriter in Irving, TX

Compile, analyze, and document loan data and credit risk, borrower and property information.

January 04, 2023

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mortgage Underwriter in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Mortgage Underwriter ranges from $70,289 to $92,400 with the average base salary of $80,420. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,418 to $97,406 with the average total cash compensation of $83,311.

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About Sacramento, California Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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