Underwriter/Mortgage Quality Control Auditor - Drees Homes

Overview

Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, for three years in a row and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in eleven metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

First Equity Mortgage, a subsidiary of Drees Homes, is seeking candidates for an Underwriter/Mortgage Quality Control Auditor

As the mortgage lending arm of Drees Homes, First Equity Mortgage has been financing new home construction for more than 40 years.

In this position you will be responsible for verifying loan production and company operations are compliant with Agency and Investor underwriting guidelines, Federal and State compliance to reduce company risk in the origination and closing operation.

We are seeking an individual who is detailed, accurate, organized and enjoys working in a fast paced environment. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Review of mortgage files for compliance with Fannie and Freddie underwriting, federal and state regulations
• Responsible for meeting daily file review numbers
• Accurately record audit findings in a professional manner
• Assist with state licensing of company and loan originators
• Additional other tasks as assigned

Requirements include:

• Strong knowledge of Fannie, Freddie, FHA and VA Underwriting Guidelines
• Strong knowledge of TRID as well as other federal and state mortgage regulations
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment meeting daily production requirements while being able to remain professional
• Must be able to work independently without constant management supervision
• Knowledge of the Encompass Loan Operating System a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Conventional Loan Underwriter
• Able to work in our Fort Mitchell, KY office full time

THIS POSITION IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

First Equity Mortgage offers competitive pay and a full benefits package including profit sharing & 401(k) plans.

To learn more about First Equity Mortgage and Drees Homes, please visit our websites - www.firstequityonline.com or  www.dreeshomes.com

Summary

First Equity Mortgage offers competitive pay and a full benefits package including profit sharing & 401(k) plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about First Equity Mortgage and Drees Homes, please visit our websites - www.firstequityonline.com or www.dreeshomes.com