Mortgage Underwriter in Milwaukee, WI

Mortgage Underwriter Job Description

Candidates for mortgage underwriter positions should possess strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities. Lending institutions generally seek mortgage underwriters who have at least two years of experience. Most require a bachelor’s degree.

Typical mortgage underwriter duties:

Evaluating creditworthiness of customers

Assessing whether information on loan documents meets financial institution and/or government standards

Approving or declining loans within the institution’s credit policy guidelines

Interacting with mortgage lenders to develop alternatives or exceptions on marginal loans

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Data Processing

Automated Underwriting System

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Word

Underwriting

Loan Administration

Mortgage Banking

Loan Origination

Review

Salary for Mortgage Underwriter in Milwaukee, WI

59750 - 96500

25th percentile

59750

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

73750

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

96500

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Director of Operations – Financial Services

126000

154500

181500

Manager of Operations – Financial Services

88000

109250

130000

Banking Operations Specialist, 5+ Years' Experience

60500

73750

86000

Banking Operations Specialist, 3-5 Years' Experience

48750

59250

70500

Banking Operations Specialist, 1-3 Years' Experience

40250

50250

58500

Loan Processor

37250

44500

56250

Loan Administrator

32500

37500

45250

Mortgage Processor

31750

39750

53750

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