Mortgage Junior Underwriter at AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation: 100% Remote (US)

October 9, 2026

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Title: Mortgage Jr. Underwriter

Location: Remote, United States, United States

Job Description:

AmeriSave Mortgage has set the standard in online mortgage lending with over $130 billion in funded loan volume. As one of the top-rated, largest privately-owned online mortgage lenders in the nation, our mission is to deliver beneficial, responsible home lending solutions with unwavering integrity, dedication and excellence.

Our employees are the driving force behind our success. We believe in the power of a dynamic and talented workforce and creating an environment where your contributions are not just recognized, they’re celebrated. Your success is our success, and we are seeking skilled professionals who are ready to bring their A-game, exceed benchmarks and enhance the overall excellence of AmeriSave, while also growing and advancing their careers.

At AmeriSave, we're one team with one shared dream - to be the best. Let’s redefine excellence together!

What we’re looking for:

AmeriSave is currently hiring Jr. Underwriters to join our winning team. In this role, you will assist in testing and evaluating system enhancements that will drive the expeditious movement of mortgage loan files from sales through closing. This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact on the growth and success of our business. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented and eager to learn and grow within a well-established and top-rated organization.

This is a remote opportunity to work from home. Remote work applicants may not work from the following states: California.

What You’ll Do:

Utilize technology to innovate the mortgage process
Analyze components of the loan file to assist Underwriting & Processing
Gather documents from third parties such as insurance & Title documentation
Utilize AUSSIE, Amerisave’s automated rules engine, and company procedures
Deliver best-in-class service
Gain industry knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or prior mortgage employment history.
Desire to learn and grow within a rapidly changing industry.
Positive attitude and a tremendous work ethic.
Strong desire to gain further understanding of the mortgage industry business
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented and demonstrates excellent decision making skills

High-speed internet required for remote work, Cable or Fiber ONLY with the ability to connect via Ethernet. Minimum speeds: 70/30 Mbps (basic), 200-300/35-70 Mbps (shared), 500-1,000/100+ Mbps (heavy use).

**Please note that the compensation and benefit information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable state and local laws on pay transparency. It is estimated based on what a successful applicant in the relevant state might be paid. **

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $15 per hour (or greater only if your state of residency requires so) plus bonus per month based upon individual performance. Target annual compensation for this position is $35,000 to $50,000.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Employee discounts

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· 12 paid holidays per year

· Paid training

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

· Bonus

· Referral bonuses

AmeriSave is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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