Location: CA, Brea - Department: Compliance
Job Summary:

Under the direction of the SVP, Chief Compliance and Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for the management, oversight, and development of compliance operations for the correspondent, wholesale, and retail lending channels at AmWest Funding Corp. The Compliance Manager will drive departmental productivity, quality, efficiency, and customer service across multiple channels. This role will be a major contributor to AmWest’s compliance goals, process improvements, increased efficiency, and loan quality.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Act as a subject matter expert on compliance-related mortgage activities, including but not limited to: TRID, ECOA, HMDA, ATR, and fair lending laws.
  • Optimize processes and procedures for compliance operations in Retail, Wholesale, and Correspondent lending.
  • Develop industry leading capacity metrics and reporting for all compliance roles.
  • Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures that align with AmWest’s Enterprise Risk Management framework and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain first line of defense compliance controls, processes, and reporting.
  • Monitor operational compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor and train current compliance staff for future growth with AmWest.
  • Perform all other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant work experience in a mortgage related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of mortgage banking experience of which a minimum of 5 to 7 years are compliance related.
  • A thorough understanding and knowledge of mortgage banking processes, controls, and overall operations.
  • Understanding and knowledge of technology that supports mortgage banking; LOS and Compliance Ease and other core systems.
  • Proven leadership ability in a fast paced, deadline-sensitive work environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of conventional, government, and non-agency compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and initiatives and achieve planned results in compliance operations.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills.
Salary Range:

$90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management.
Apply to Compliance Manager
Location: Remote - Department: Operations - Underwriting
Job Responsibilities:
  • Review and underwrite new loan submissions for approval, decline, or counteroffer in accordance with product guidelines.
  • Sign off on loan conditions and final approval prior to closing in accordance with published turn times.
  • Comply with the required daily and monthly production quota.
  • Examine loan application and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness and that it meets investor, secondary market, and product guidelines.
  • Review collateral to determine is acceptable per product.
  • Review Condo Project documents when applicable.
  • Respond to Pre-closing Quality control and post-closing audits and issues in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other team members and management when needed.
  • Communicate with Broker partners and/or staff members on issues that may arise during the process of file flow.
  • Ensure good customer service is reflected at all times.
Job Requirements:
  • Knowledge of Fannie and Freddie guidelines.
  • Minimum of 2 years of mortgage underwriting experience.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good communication, both verbal and written skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and stay within quoted turn times.
Salary Range:

Starting $75,000 per year

Apply to Conventional Underwriter
Location: TX, Dallas - Department: Wholesale
Job Responsibilities:
  • This entry-level Account Executive position involves working diligently to develop good business relationships with our Broker Partners. The Account Executive is the face of AmWest, who will display good knowledge and provide excellent customer service skills to all our clientele. If you are a strong, self-motivated individual, AmWest will provide you with all the training and resources needed for your success.
Job Requirements:
  • Good communication skills.
  • Professional customer service and proactive attitude.
  • A solid commitment to professional ethics and demonstration of high integrity.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Prior Professional experience is preferred but not required.
Salary Range:

Depending on the applicant's past professional experience.

Apply to Wholesale In-House Account Executive
Location: All Applicable States - Department: Sales
Job Responsibilities:
  • As an AmWest Wholesale Account Executive, you will play a crucial role in driving our business forward. You will represent AmWest and are expected to possess strong product knowledge and excellent customer service skills to effectively assist our clients. Your key responsibilities will include identifying and developing new relationships with customers that align with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Leading Non-QM lender in the nation.
  • Highly competitive Pricing in both QM and Non-QM.
  • Strong QM and Non-QM products.
  • Closed End 2nds and HELOC offered in QM and Non-QM.
  • Efficient Operation: Fast Turn time, Hands-on Managers, and Easy Access to Operation Management.
  • Weekly and per-request training is offered to all Brokers.
Job Requirements:
  • 2+ years’ experience in wholesale lending.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
Salary Range:

Commission

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