Role Description
As an Underwriter, you'll play a critical role in Hometap's home equity investment process, making recommendations on both the homes and the homeowners we work with. You'll analyze a broad set of home and homeowner information to assess the risk profile of each application and make investment eligibility recommendations against the standards in our underwriting guidelines. This is a strong fit if you bring underwriting experience, a passion for real estate, and exceptional organizational skills.
What you'll do:
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Work closely with our Sales and Processing teams to review homeowner applications quickly and accurately.
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Evaluate applicant and property information against our underwriting criteria, confirm the application is complete, and make informed investment recommendations.
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Review and analyze appraisal reports for accuracy and compliance with guidelines, evaluating comparables, market trends, and property conditions to confirm value is supported.
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Flag applications that raise concerns around completeness or risk.
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Determine eligibility amounts based on your analysis of applicant and property information.
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Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Sales and Operations associates to complete each application review.
Qualifications
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Prior underwriting experience.
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Sharp attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, including strong proofreading and fact-checking skills.
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Strong judgment, with comfort making recommendations against a rules rubric and escalating issues and questions as needed.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Comfort handling multiple responsibilities and staying proactive under deadlines.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a client-oriented approach.
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An interest in real estate and fintech, and excitement about joining a growing tech company.
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Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in business, finance, or a related field.
Requirements
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The base salary for this role is $75,000 with additional earning potential through a performance-based monthly incentive.
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Youβll also receive meaningful equity, giving you a real stake in the companyβs growth and success.
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We offer generous medical, dental, and vision coverage, a work-from-home stipend, parental leave, and plenty of paid time off to recharge.
Benefits
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Competitive compensation.
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Healthcare coverage.
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Generous PTO.
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Meaningful equity package.
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Strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie.