Mortgage Underwriter

Company: TEKsystems
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Professional Description Responsible for evaluating and underwriting all mortgage loan products offered by the client, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while minimizing risk exposure within the mortgage portfolio. Key Qualifications & Responsibilities Effectively manages a pipeline of appraisal assignments, monitors due dates, and ensures timely updates to support service-level expectations. Communicates changes, revisions, and corrections to production staff, appraisers, and appraisal vendors following the initial submission of appraisal reports, ensuring prompt and accurate follow-up. Responds to inquiries from production teams and other business units regarding appraisal reviews and advanced underwriting matters, documenting all findings in internal systems. Reviews and issues decisions on appraisal reports, including adding loan conditions, issuing counteroffers, or determining loan denials when appropriate. Evaluates property-related contract factors—such as age restrictions, HOA requirements, and private utilities (water, septic, roads)—to determine their impact on the transaction. Conducts thorough examinations of all components of appraisal reports, including supplemental forms, ensuring that deficiencies, required repairs, or special considerations are accurately noted. Assesses the acceptability and marketability of collateral to ensure the property adequately secures the loan. Utilizes diverse resources—such as International Building Code standards, local zoning and building contacts, tax records, real estate databases, member-provided documentation, and title reports—to support sound underwriting decisions while maintaining a positive member experience. Makes informed decisions regarding investment risk based on established, investor, and regulatory guidelines; escalates recommendations for denial or exceptions when properties do not meet required standards. Communicates professionally, proactively, and confidently with appraisers, appraisal vendors, and internal business partners. Provides accurate, timely, and well?researched information based on thorough analysis and subject matter expertis priorityeast eastpriority26 Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.02 - $39.93/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Dallas,Texas. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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