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At Longbridge, we love seniors and we’re passionate about helping them unlock the power of one of their greatest assets—their home equity.

As a leading provider of home equity solutions for seniors, we’re committed to helping older homeowners make the most of what they’ve worked hard to build, so they can live the retirement they imagined.

And we don’t just do it well, we do it really well. With an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot and over a thousand customer testimonials, we’ve earned a reputation for making it easy and stress-free to access home equity—with guidance every step of the way.

But it’s not just our customers who love us—our team does, too! We’ve been named a Great Place to Work® three years in a row because we believe that when people enjoy what they do and where they do it, everyone wins.

Why Longbridge?

At Longbridge, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that grow with you. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Grow With Us – We’re big believers in investing in our people. From top-notch training to clear career paths, we support your professional growth every step of the way. Plus, we love promoting from within—because when you succeed, we all do.
• A Culture That Clicks – We work hard, but we have fun doing it! Whether it’s team-building events, friendly competitions, or just an atmosphere of open communication and collaboration, we make sure work feels less like “just work.”
• Benefits That Have Your Back – We’ve got you covered with best-in-class health plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA), generous PTO, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, and a competitive 401(k) match. Because taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to have you on board. Apply today and let’s do great things together!

Longbridge is excited to be adding to our existing dynamic Underwriting team. If you are a Reverse Mortgage DE Underwriter, and match the LBF’s qualifications, we would love to review your resume. This position can be in LBF's Paramus or Houston office, hybrid or remote.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for underwriting files and establishing conditions to meet FHA and LBF guidelines.
• Ability to make timely, accurate decisions on all FHA transactions
• Evaluate risk and ensure quality of each loan decision
• Communicate requirements and/or decisions clearly
• Responsible for reviewing all areas of the mortgage loan file to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to Application, Title, Appraisal, Assets, Credit, Condominium information, and income.
• Responsible for clear and concise communication to appropriate parties including but not limited to the processing department on items needed to prepare a loan for closing.
• Partner with processing to close loans in a timely in efficient manner
• Adhere to service level agreements and prioritize workflow
• Maintain quality control standards while maintaining production standards by company's definition
• Assist in identifying, recommending, and/or negotiating alternative loan documentation requirements

• Three + years of current active experience underwriting as a DE Reverse Mortgage Underwriter, is a must
• HECM for Purchase experience is a plus
• Proprietary Reverse Mortgage underwriting experience is a plus
• Must have a valid active CHUMS Number
• Strong credit, risk analysis, and analytical skills
• Be able to examine loan documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements with emphasis on MDA, TILA, HUD and RESPA reform.
• Understands the loan flow process including file structure, and documentation requirements.
• Attention to detail, with strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work under pressure with a focus on deadlines, and adapt to changing situations daily
• Familiar with HUD underwriting guidelines and documentation, mortgage legal documentation, 3rd party risk assessment products and Federal/ State/Local compliance regulations

• Full benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Working in a growing and dynamic industry
• LBF is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employe
• Please note that salaries that are estimated on various job sites may not reflect the actual compensations. Job sites, set the estimated salary, not Longbridge Financial.

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