Job Overview
Location
Remote USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
March 25, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As the VP of Underwriting at CrossCountry Mortgage, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining and elevating underwriting standards across a national distributed retail mortgage lender serving all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Your expertise will directly support service level agreements, ensure compliance with agency guidelines, and drive operational excellence in a high-growth, award-winning company recognized for its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to employee development.
- • You will lead a team of 5–10 underwriting professionals, providing day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and escalation support while overseeing second-level reviews of complex conventional and government loans (FHA, VA, USDA). Your responsibilities include monitoring underwriting pipelines, managing department reports, ensuring SLA adherence, and collaborating with operations and sales teams to uphold exceptional customer service standards through clear, timely communication via phone and email.
- • CrossCountry Mortgage fosters a culture of transparency, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering support from leadership, where employees are empowered to grow and contribute to company success. With over 7,000 team members and more than 700 branches, CCM is a ten-time Inc. 5000 honoree known for its standout culture, robust benefits, and investment in employee development through training, wellness programs, and career advancement opportunities.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in mortgage underwriting compliance, ATR/QM requirements, and agency guidelines while developing leadership and strategic project management skills. You’ll have the opportunity to influence process improvements, lead special initiatives, and mentor talent—positioning yourself for continued growth within a company that values internal promotion and professional excellence.
🎯 Requirements
- • Direct Endorsement status from HUD and/or SAR authority from VA, with experience in USDA loan underwriting preferred.
- • 5+ years of mortgage underwriting experience (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional) with strong knowledge of agency guidelines, plus 3+ years of underwriting management experience.
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Encompass LOS experience is a plus; working knowledge of ATR/QM requirements and compliance/disclosure standards required.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive annual salary range of $160,000–$175,000, plus eligibility for monthly bonus incentives.
- • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company-provided short-term disability, employee assistance program, and wellness program.
- • Opportunity to work remotely within the USA while being part of a nationally recognized, fast-growing company with a culture of inclusion, transparency, and career growth.
Skills & Technologies
About CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
CrossCountry Mortgage is a national retail mortgage lender headquartered in Brecksville, Ohio. Licensed in all 50 states, it originates and funds conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo and specialty loan products for purchase and refinance transactions through its network of retail branches, wholesale and correspondent channels. Founded in 2003, the company operates as a direct lender and employs loan officers, processors and underwriters to provide end-to-end mortgage services to consumers, real estate professionals and builders.
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