Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:                                                                                                                                                         The Ascent Underwriter is responsible for the timely and accurate pipeline management of new loan application requests in a paperless environment. The Underwriter will need to review credit reports and income documentation as part of the student loan application.  The Underwriter will work closely with Customer Service and Processing to ensure the accurate and timely underwriting of Ascent Student Loans.  Furthermore, this position requires effective communication of Ascent policy and procedural information via multiple communication channels to and from internal and external parties. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the first point of contact for income scenarios and income documentation questions
• Verifies the accuracy of income documents and credit reports
• Interacts proficiently with applicants and team members
• Identify red flags within documentation
• Answer escalations emails, calls and inquires as it relates to income and credit scenarios
• Collaborate on processes with multiple departments

BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 4 years in mortgage processing, mortgage modification, student loan underwriting
• Experience working with income documents and income calculations
• Must be able to review and interpret credit reports on a tradeline basis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate outstanding conditions and escalations with external applicants

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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