Loan Underwriter
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.
At a Glance
Loan Underwriter. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Loans, Underwriting, Writing.
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High school or GED
5 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Loan Officers
Median Wage
$74,180/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Loans
Underwriting
Mortgage Loans
Commercial Lending
Finance
Loan Origination
Accounting
Loan Underwriting
Credit Risk
Covenants
Credit Policies
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Portfolio Analysis
Loan Agreements
Marketing
Portfolio Management
Financial Statements
Oil and Gas
Cross-Selling
Banking
Common Skills (8)
Interpersonal Communications
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Management
Operations
Certifications (1)
Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
Related Specializations
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