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Mortgage Underwriter

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EPM, a national mortgage lender, is seeking an experienced mortgage Underwriter to join our team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring real estate loan applications are completed with all required documents submitted correctly and loan files are in accordance with the latest investor guidelines and…

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Founded in 2008, EPM is one of the leading wholesale mortgage lenders in the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and licensed in all 50 states, we offer a full range of loan products — including conventional, FHA, VA, non-QM, renovation, and USDA.

Our vision is to live in a world where everyone has the opportunity for The American Gift. Our goal is not only to facilitate homeownership but also to empower individuals and families through informed financial decisions.

EPM is growing and looking for an experienced Mortgage Underwriter to join our team. In this role, you'll evaluate residential mortgage loan applications, analyze borrower qualifications, and make sound underwriting decisions while ensuring compliance with investor, regulatory, and company guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of loan products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Independently underwrite a wide range of mortgage loans, including FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, and Non-QM products

Review and analyze credit, income, assets, collateral, and supporting documentation to determine loan eligibility and assess risk through both AUS and manual underwriting

Ensure loan files meet HUD, FHA, investor, regulatory, and internal guidelines and overlays

Request and evaluate additional documentation as needed to make accurate underwriting decisions

Approve or deny mortgage loans while clearly documenting the rationale for each decision

Communicate underwriting decisions and conditions to loan officers and internal partners

Collaborate with operations teams, clients, and brokers to ensure timely and accurate loan processing

Meet company service level agreements (SLAs) for turnaround times and file quality

Provide exceptional customer service by responding to underwriting questions and documentation requests

Support additional underwriting responsibilities as business needs require

5+ years of mortgage underwriting or mortgage lending experience

Active DE/CHUMS and LAPP/SAR certification required

Minimum 2 years of manual underwriting experience

Recent wholesale underwriting experience required

High school diploma required; college degree preferred

Strong knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Non-QM loan products

Working knowledge of federal mortgage regulations, including RESPA, TILA, Dodd-Frank, and investor guidelines

Proficiency with automated underwriting systems, Encompass (preferred), and Microsoft Office

Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment.

EPM is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

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