Back to Jobs

[Remote] Junior Underwriter - HST, PST, MST

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-20

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. The Junior Underwriter will analyze loan files for compliance, validate documentation, and communicate loan decisions while striving for same-day processing.

Responsibilities

  • Complete a thorough analysis of loan files to determine compliance with company, investor and GSE guidelines
  • Evaluates the entire credit package following the checklist for the specific loan types in which you are assigned
  • Escalate loan files with recommendations on situations that exceed individual lending authority
  • Examine and validate specific loan documentation for accuracy and completeness, checking accuracy of all calculations and loan data
  • Communicate decision on loans to appropriate parties both verbally and in writing
  • Strive to meet same day decisions on all submissions
  • Complete all processing related matters from gathering documents to getting the loan into closing

Skills

  • Preferred strong knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to the mortgage banking industry: QM, ATR, RESPA, ECOA, AIR, etc
  • Prior experience processing loans
  • Excellent data entry skills and PC skills
  • Knowledge of Encompass
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
  • Excellent customer service skills with strong attention to detail
  • Time Management skills and the ability to prioritize workload based on daily production

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
  • Vacation benefits
  • Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
  • Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
  • Life insurance and death benefits
  • Critical care insurance
  • Personal accidental insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
  • Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program)
  • Other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources)

Company Overview

  • Rate is a mortgage company that provides mortgage-related services and solutions. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.rate.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Rate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 6 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 9 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
  • Apply To This Job

    Similar Jobs

    Body Controls - Climate Software Design and Release Engineer

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Client Success Associate (French)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Civil Process Specialist

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Help Desk & Telephony Systems Administrator | Sage Home Loans

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Analyst, Strategy & Business Operations

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Insurance Agent (Base salary + Uncapped commissions)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Machine Learning Engineer

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Inside Sales Representative

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Business Analyst – Entry Level (Top Secret Clearance Required)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Associate Professional - Application Programmer

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Adaptable Remote Work Chat Assistant Help Customers Digital No College – Amazon Store

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Area Business Director

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Experienced WordPress and WooCommerce Developer for Part-Time and Full-Time Remote Positions – Custom Plugin Development, API Integrations, and Site Maintenance Expertise Required

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Field Applications Engineer (FAE) – Manufacturing (Machine Vision & AI/ML)

    Remote, USA Full-time

    [Remote] Director, Clinical Risk Management- Remote

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Walgreen (Data Entry Remote Jobs) - No Experience

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Personal Injury Protection Claims Examiner

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Director of Digital Manufacturing

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategist - Permanent work from home

    Remote, USA Full-time

    Senior Tech Reporter, NBC News Digital

    Remote, USA Full-time