Development & Bridging Underwriter

placeBorehamwood descriptionPermanent business_center£55,000 - £75,000/year calendar_month 
Development Underwriter

Salary up to £75k + bonus

Hybrid Working

Company

Established in 2011, our company is a reputable financial institution specializing in providing second charge mortgages to customers who may not meet the criteria of high street banks and building societies. Authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for regulated mortgage lending and administration, we are also registered with the FCA for Consumer Buy-to-Let lending.
Expanding our portfolio, we entered the bridging and development finance market in 2022, offering first and second charge loans with a mix of regulated and unregulated options.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Development Underwriter to join our team. The Development Underwriter will play a crucial role in processing refurbishment and development finance applications, ensuring compliance with our underwriting standards and lending policies.
This position requires an individual with a proactive mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Day to Day
 •  Manage a pipeline of development cases for initial completions and subsequent drawdowns, prioritizing effectively.
 •  Underwrite loan applications within company lending criteria, making quality lending decisions.
 •  Maintain regular contact with borrowers to identify issues at an early stage and explore future business opportunities.
 •  Be vigilant when working on cases and refer to appropriate channels when necessary.
 •  Maintain high levels of communication with stakeholders including brokers, applicants, surveyors, and solicitors.
 •  Collaborate with other departments within the company, such as sales, compliance, finance, and collections.

What we are looking for
 •  Strong experience in underwriting development finance loans, preferably including experience with regulated loans.
 •  Excellent understanding of compliance aspects, including regulatory requirements and principles of treating customers fairly.
 •  Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to underwriting, balancing risk management with business objectives.

If you are skilled Development Underwriter then we would like to hear from you
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