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 atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc.is currently looking for an_Assistant Underwriting Manager_. The right candidate will manage and supervise Underwriters, ensuring the underwriters are meeting company established quality, productivity and performance metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for overseeing a team of underwriters, ensuring they are proficient and updated on all guidelines, so they can make sound underwriting decisions on loans they are assigned.
• Support underwriters when questions arise on topics including but not limited to; when a final decision is difficult or marginal, conditions, interactions with production teammates, appraisals, etc.
• Review pipeline of assigned loans daily and load balance as applicable for prompt underwriting decisions.
• Assist underwriters in prioritizing RUSH requests, conditions reviews, and newly submitted loans to remain within company established turn times.
• Perform second level reviews of declined loans and discuss the outcome with the Mortgage Loan Officer and/or Production Management. Escalate any unresolved matters to the Underwriting Manager for additional review.
• Schedule reoccurring meetings with underwriters at a minimum of once a month to review new programs, changes to policies, procedures and discuss opportunities
• Respond and provide training based on post-closing or audit findings
• Act as a liaison, when necessary, between branch personnel and underwriting staff
• Coordinate the resolution of post-closing issues
• Review and approve underwriting staff payroll including vacation and sick time
• Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to manage staffing and other department requirements
• 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
  • * Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience * High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) * Minimum of three years of underwriting experience * Proficiency with the underwriting Loan Origination System (LOS) * FHA Direct Endorsement * VA LAPP is preferred but not required * Ability to apply critical thinking to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or verbal format * Proficiency with MS Office and email * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to 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

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Preferred Qualifications * Strong communication skills * Ability to multi-task and attention to detail * Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data

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)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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Job: *Underwriting

Organization: *Mortgage

Title: Assistant Underwriting Manager

Location: TX-Austin

Requisition ID: 2406760