0101 The Huntington National Bank · Tupelo, MS
Underwriter Senior - Home Lending at 0101 The Huntington National Bank — Tupelo, MS
Full-timeTupelo, MSPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday
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Description
This position must be onsite and is available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location.
Summary: Underwrite residential first mortgage and/or Home Equity loan applications received from mortgage loan originators, bankers and/or mortgage brokers to ensure that all credit and compliance documents are in alignment with product guidelines and supportive of the lending approval or denial decision made by the Underwriter.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Underwrite residential first mortgage files (conventional FNMA, FHLMC. Government, FHA/VA - Bond). Diverse portfolio including CRA throughout bank footprint.
- Confidence in underwriting risk-based portfolio product set from our Wealth Management Group.
- Underwrite file from initial decision to clear-to-close, utilizing mortgage software in a paperless environment.
- Adhere to all department service level standards for communication, production, and turn-time
- Supportive environment that offers autonomy, customer service and a commitment to doing it right.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three or more years of mortgage underwriting experience in the 1st mortgage arena (includes FHMA and FHLMC)
- Must have recent underwriting experience with all conventional/government lending agencies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must obtain DE (Direct Endorsement) Designation within a timeframe established by management
- Underwriting experience with VA/FHA/USDA preferred
- FHA Direct Endorsement and VA LAPP Authority preferred
- Proven ability to analyze and underwrite complex loan structure, including self-employed borrowers, investment properties, construction loans and all expanded approvals
- Strong cash flow analysis skills reviewing complex personal and business tax returns, P-L statements and financial statements
- Experience with risk accountability, law and regulation compliance and audit/regulatory examination response
- Proficient with loan origination software, Desktop Underwriter and Loan Prospector
- Extensive knowledge of all standard mortgage loan documents including, but not limited to: appraisals, title reports, income verification, purchase contracts, lease agreements, trusts, warranty deeds, etc
- Understanding of rate sheets and product profile pricing/criteria in relation to credit decisions
- Ability to accurately interpret, apply and explain policy/procedures to both internal and external customers
- Ability to work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision, while maintaining production service levels
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high-level of flexibility
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