Home Equity Underwriter

SoFi SoFi · Fintech · Charlotte, NC · Home Loans Ops Production

SoFi is seeking experienced Underwriters to review and decision home equity and mortgage loan applications. This role requires sound judgment, strong analytical ability, and a deep understanding of credit risk, collateral evaluation, and program guidelines.

What you'd actually do

  1. Review loan applications, credit reports, appraisals, income, and other supporting documentation to determine risk and eligibility within program guidelines.
  2. Evaluate and clear stipulations and conditions promptly to maintain file momentum.
  3. Analyze complex loan packages to render accurate, defensible credit decisions.
  4. Ensure quality and compliance with company, investor, and GSE standards while meeting production targets.
  5. Communicate clearly with loan originators and processors to obtain any missing or clarifying documentation.

Skills

Required

  • Minimum 2 years of conventional loan underwriting experience.
  • Strong credit, risk analysis, and analytical skills.
  • Experience analyzing self-employment income (Schedule C, K-1, corporate returns).
  • Experience reviewing full appraisals and title reports.
  • Thorough knowledge of credit policy, underwriting guidelines, and property evaluation.
  • Ability to review loan documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to partner effectively with processors and production staff.

What the JD emphasized

  • conventional loan underwriting experience
  • credit, risk analysis, and analytical skills
  • analyzing self-employment income
  • reviewing full appraisals and title reports
  • credit policy, underwriting guidelines, and property evaluation