Underwriting Team Lead

Longbridge Financial, LLC (NMLS# 957935)

Underwriting Team Lead overseeing HECM and Proprietary reverse mortgage evaluations. Leading a team while ensuring adherence to guidelines for optimal loan processing outcomes.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class health plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA)
generous PTO
paid holidays
company-paid life insurance
competitive 401(k) match

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Hard Skills & Tools

HECM underwritingProprietary mortgage underwritinganalytical skillsdata-driven mentality

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringdecision makingpositive attitudecustomer serviceverbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detail

Certifications

DE Certification