Underwriting Team Lead - Remote

Company Description

At Longbridge, we love seniors and we’re passionate about helping them unlock the power of one of their greatest assets—their home equity. As a leading provider of home equity solutions for seniors, we’re committed to helping older homeowners make the most of what they’ve worked hard to build, so they can live the retirement they imagined. And we don’t just do it well, we do it really well. With an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot and over a thousand customer testimonials, we’ve earned a reputation for making it easy and stress-free to access home equity—with guidance every step of the way. But it’s not just our customers who love us—our team does, too! We’ve been named a Great Place to Work® three years in a row because we believe that when people enjoy what they do and where they do it, everyone wins. Why Longbridge? At Longbridge, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that grow with you. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Grow With Us – We’re big believers in investing in our people. From top-notch training to clear career paths, we support your professional growth every step of the way. Plus, we love promoting from within—because when you succeed, we all do.
• A Culture That Clicks – We work hard, but we have fun doing it! Whether it’s team-building events, friendly competitions, or just an atmosphere of open communication and collaboration, we make sure work feels less like “just work.”
• Benefits That Have Your Back – We’ve got you covered with best-in-class health plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA), generous PTO, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, and a competitive 401(k) match. Because taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to have you on board. Apply today and let’s do great things together!

Job Description

Longbridge is looking for our next Underwriting Team Lead. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Accurately evaluate and underwrite HECM and/or Proprietary reverse mortgage loan files submitted by retail and wholesale production channels, in accordance with company policy and FHA HECM and Platinum program guidelines. Primary Job Duties:

• Supervise a team of underwriters and monitor team performance for the review and decisioning of Reverse Mortgage loans
• Conduct second level reviews
• Assist as needed to resolve escalation questions
• Assist in hiring and training underwriters
• Collaborate with underwriters, processors, sales, and external brokers to assist with structuring Reverse transactions
• Review underwriting decisions and conditions, and may underwrite loans as needed
• Have a thorough knowledge of HECM and/or Proprietary Reverse underwriting guidelines and constantly staying on top of any changes
• Work closely with Underwriting Management to implement plans, improve consistency, efficiency, and shorten turn times.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of recent HECM and/or Proprietary mortgage underwriting experience
• DE Certification required
• Ability and desire to lead and mentor a team
• Ability to prioritize and make quick decisions
• Able to maintain a positive attitude and be productive when under pressure and under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate regulatory guidance
• Strong attention to detail, superior analytical skills, data driven mentality
• Excellent customer service skills including both verbal and written communication

Additional Information

• Working in a growing and dynamic industry
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, and wide array of voluntary products and discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• This is an exempt role
• Target base salary range is 115-125K which is based on various factors including skills and work experience.
• In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive additional compensation program via monthly production bonus that is based on individual performance.
• LBF is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer
• Please note that salaries that are estimated on various job sites may not reflect the actual compensation. Job sites, set the estimated salary, not Longbridge Financial.

Important Note: When you click on a video, certain personal information may be sent to the video provider (such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). To learn more about our privacy practices, please review our company Privacy Notice.