D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Regional Underwriting Manager. The right candidate will be responsible for the overall credit quality of the region. Manage and supervise the Regional Underwriting Centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• On a daily basis, assign loans to staff for prompt underwriting decision


• Assist Underwriters in prioritizing RUSH’s, conditions and newly submitted loans to meet the required turn-around time


• Oversee the credit quality of the region and ensure prudent underwriting decisions on FHA, VA, Conventional and USDA loans


• Responsible for ongoing recruiting efforts to ensure that a pipeline of candidates is maintained for future employment opportunities


• Attend regional processing meetings and/or Branch Manager sales calls to provide valuable underwriting updates and feedback


• Monitor department processes and make suggestions for improvement when inefficiencies are present


• Ensure staff is proficient and updated on all guidelines that allow them to review and make underwriting decisions on bond loans and conventional products with various investors


• Assist staff with any appraisal issues


• Provide training based on post-closing or audit findings


• Coordinate the resolution of post-closing issues


• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company


• Able to travel overnight


• Report vacation, sick time, and bonus income to Payroll using Peoplesoft


• Schedule weekly meeting to review new programs or changes and discuss issues from previous week


• Upon rejection of a loan by an Underwriter, perform an in-depth review and discuss with the Regional Production Manager to ensure that all avenues have been explored


• Advise Underwriting staff when a final decision is difficult or marginal


• Work closely with the National Credit Policy Manager to manage staffing and other department issues


• Act as a liaison, when necessary, between Branch Personnel and Underwriting staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

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  Supervises 2 or more employees
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and/or five years of experience


• FHA Direct Endorsement/VA LAPP


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications


• Proficiency with MS Office and email


• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision


• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental


• 401(K)


• Life Insurance


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Flex Spending Accounts

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