AmWest Funding Corp. has been renowned innovator of mortgage lending since 1995. The company prides itself on providing exemplary services to brokers and lenders nationwide. Despite these challenging times, AmWest has consistently delivered with quick turnaround and customer satisfaction. We offer a variety of products including, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, QM, and Non-QM with a proprietary Price Engine. As a testament to our success, AmWest has funded over $4.1 billion dollars in QM & more.

• Assist the operations department.

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years of tax accounting experience
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Starting at $63,500 per year

• Accounting experience a plus.
• EA or CPA.

• Perform quality control on appraisal reports that are from different business channels (Retail and Wholesale).
• Manage and review appraisal report pipeline in our LOS (Bytepro).
• Work with underwriters and auditors and provide them appraisal department feedback.
• Hosting trainings to underwriting, processing and sales as requested.
• Proficiency in researching and interpreting guidelines, remaining current and convey changes to Appraisal Manager and Vendor Specialist.
• Perform other related duties and work as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• AR – Certified Residential License or AG – Certified General License.
• Knowledge of all types of real property, terms, types of ownership in real estate, deeds, and other areas of mortgage.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to detect errors and/or omissions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Starting at $75,000.00 per year

• Review appraisal reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage appraisal orders, which include coordination with internal external stakeholders.
• Provide clerical support for the appraisal team.
• Communicate effectively with team members and upper management regarding appraisal-related matters.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and guidelines related to residential property appraisals.
• Assist in resolving any appraisal-related disputes or discrepancies that may arise.

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

• Associate degree in administration, finance, or math.
• Experience in mortgage lending, appraisals, or real estate sales.
• Prior experience in a bank environment.
• Experience in an Appraisal Management Company (AMC) environment.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management.