[Hiring] Senior Home Loan Government Underwriter @Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team

Role Description

You are a detail-oriented mortgage underwriting professional with deep expertise in FHA, VA, USDA, and other government-backed loan programs. You excel at analyzing complex financial and property documentation, making sound credit decisions, and ensuring compliance with agency, investor, regulatory, and credit union requirements. With strong problem-solving, communication, and loan structuring skills, you partner effectively with lending teams to deliver timely, accurate decisions while supporting an exceptional member experience.

• Underwrite loan files received daily according to Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Veteran Affairs (VA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), agency, investor and credit union policy and procedures.
• Originate and validate FHA and VA insured loans utilizing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) direct online system, FHA Connection and VA Portal, as applicable.
• Review and sign off underwriting conditions in accordance to credit union policy while maintaining established turn times.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
• Current knowledge of FHA, VA and USDA secondary market requirements regarding credit, income, disclosure and property that would also include, hands on experience using various agency related internet and computer based systems as necessary/required.
• Ability to analyze tax returns, credit and appraisal reports, fraud detection and other property or income related reports and documentation to ensure that information meets agency, investor and credit union requirements.
• Organize and prioritize daily workload to ensure compliance to credit union policy, procedures and established turnaround times.
• Communicate and interact with all pertinent vendors, servicers, agencies, investors, staff, brokers and members.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of mortgage industry and credit union standards and trends.
• Monitor and resolve any quality control or insuring issues on relevant files in a timely manner to prevent delays.
• Work with management to implement procedures to prioritize work within the underwriting and processing area as volume dictates.
• Ability to work closely with originations and operations staff to ensure compliance with guidelines and policies of credit union and agency.
• Assist supervisor or manager with training of staff members.
• Assist supervisor or manager with prioritizing workflow as directed.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• College degree or equivalent preferred
• 3+ years current FHA experience with DE, VA experience with LAPP/ SAR designation required
• 10+ years responsible real estate lending experience with a financial or banking institution performing underwriting analysis and functions required

Benefits

• Market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Well-being and work-life balance
• Career development and growth
• Rewards and recognition
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Company Description

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.