Description A 2007 "50 Best Companies to Work in America" is seeking several Underwriting Consultants for their Dallas TX office: Duties Include: • Review closed loans for eligibility with respect to Selling Guide, DU Guide, and/or negotiated terms as defined by contracts with lender partners • Perform risk analysis and make decision regarding deficiencies identified during the review process • Identify transaction components that indicate a potential for fraud and perform sufficient investigative work to resolve issues that are identified • Accurately record data and review conclusions in QAS (Quality Assurance System) • Professionally communicate the results of file reviews both verbally and in written format to internal and external customers • Maintain a sound knowledge of guidelines, DU guidelines, and risk assessment tools used to decision mortgage loans • Maintain a sound knowledge of secondary market activity, practices, and business/industry practices as they impact underwriting quality and origination activities. Requirements **8 plus years of underwriting experience required • Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Graduate degree in business, finance, accounting or related discipline preferred. • Understanding of traditional mortgage origination and underwriting practices • In-depth knowledge of Fannie Mae’s underwriting and quality control guidelines; Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills. • Effective written and verbal communication/presentation skills. • Intermediate user of MS Word and MS Excel, or comparable software packages • Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and results orientation • DO NOT WANT AUS (AUTOMATED UNDERWRITING SYSTEM) EXP • MANUAL UNDERWRITING EXP IS A MUST • Secondary Market Exp is ideal • NO SUB-PRIME EXP Location: Dallas, TX Compensation: $30-$35/hr Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. newmexico