Bridging Underwriter

InterQuest are supporting an alternative principal lender, offering bridging loans and short-term property finance. The entrepreneurial team focuses on supporting SME property professionals and developers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to prescribed procedures and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage a high volume of cases in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Review case files and applications, conducting necessary credit checks, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and other searches.
• Assess new enquiries, structure and price cases, and identify conditions necessary for loan approval.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure loans are appropriate and suitable.
• Prepare comprehensive credit papers, outlining key details, risk analysis, and recommendations for each loan application.
• Resolve underwriting queries and issues promptly.
• Utilize commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to address potential risks, with oversight from senior team members.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records for each application.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in underwriting, preferably within the specialist lending or property finance industry.
• CeMAP qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with brokers, applicants, and other stakeholders.

Get in touch with me at [email protected] to find out more