Mortgage Underwriter
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.
At a Glance
Mortgage Underwriter. Experience: 3–5 years. Top skills: Loans, Mortgage Loans, Underwriting.
Not available
Varies
3–5 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Loan Officers
Median Wage
$74,180/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Loans
Mortgage Loans
Underwriting
Banking
Loan Origination
Financial Analysis
Wholesaling
Interest Rates
Sales Prospecting
Business Decisions
Selling Techniques
Marketing
Matrix Management
Angel Investing
Mortgage Insurance
Product Knowledge
Federal Lending
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Mortgage Loan Origination
Effective Communication
Data Analysis
Common Skills (8)
Communication
Sales
Customer Service
Business Objectives
Decision Making
Certifications (1)
VA SAR/LAPP Designation
Related Specializations
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