Mortgage Underwriter

SoFi SoFi · Fintech · Frisco, TX · Loans Ops - Processing

SoFi is seeking an experienced Mortgage Underwriter to review and assess Conventional and FHA loan applications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and speed in a high-throughput production environment. The role requires analyzing complex credit, income, asset, and property documentation, making timely underwriting decisions, managing a pipeline, and partnering with processors and loan officers. Proficiency in DU/LP systems and investor overlays is essential.

What you'd actually do

  1. Review and underwrite mortgage applications using investor/GSE guidelines.
  2. Perform detailed analysis of borrower credit, income, and collateral — including complex and self-employed income calculations.
  3. Make timely, compliant underwriting decisions in line with SoFi and investor standards.
  4. Manage a high-volume pipeline, balancing quality (QC) and production SLAs — goal of 5+ new credit decisions per day.
  5. Apply deep working knowledge of DU/LP systems and investor overlays.

Skills

Required

  • Minimum 2+ years of recent underwriting experience with both Conventional and FHA loans.
  • Strong analytical ability and independent risk assessment judgment.
  • Proficiency in DU, LP, and FHA Connection systems.
  • Demonstrated skill in self-employment income analysis and Schedule L liquidity testing.
  • Thorough understanding of credit policy, financial statement analysis, and property evaluation.
  • Strong communication skills — able to explain complex scenarios clearly and professionally.
  • Experience maintaining both quality control metrics and high production throughput.

Nice to have

  • Active SAR or VA credit authority
  • Active FHA DE (Direct Endorsement) certification
  • Experience underwriting Jumbo or USDA loans
  • College degree
  • Background in fraud detection or risk mitigation
  • Familiarity with Texas-specific lending nuances

What the JD emphasized

  • recent mortgage underwriting
  • analyzing complex credit, income, asset, and property documentation
  • high-throughput production environment
  • quality control metrics and high production throughput