Specialist I - Loan Underwriting (VA, MD, NC)

Sandy Spring Bancorp
Richmond
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Insurance & ActuarialSkills: ["Attention to detail","Documentation","Compliance"]

Evaluate loan requests and property appraisals to support accurate risk assessment, compliant credit decisions, and investor/regulatory requirements. Analyze borrower financial information, repayment capacity, and collateral strength, then review and validate appraisal reports against established guidelines. Determine risk levels and provide approval recommendations while consistently applying underwriting standards, documenting decisions, and partnering with lending, operations, and risk teams to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes.

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Sandy Spring Bancorp
Sandy Spring Bancorp
1 week ago

Specialist I - Loan Underwriting (VA, MD, NC)

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Job Summary

Evaluate loan requests and property appraisals to support accurate risk assessment, compliant credit decisions, and investor/regulatory requirements. Analyze borrower financial information, repayment capacity, and collateral strength, then review and validate appraisal reports against established guidelines. Determine risk levels and provide approval recommendations while consistently applying underwriting standards, documenting decisions, and partnering with lending, operations, and risk teams to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes.
Location: Richmond
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Insurance & Actuarial
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Evaluate and approve or deny loan applications in a timely manner according to business unit standards.
  • •Gather information needed to make sound underwriting decisions.
  • •Assess property valuations and appraisal report accuracy against established guidelines.
  • •Determine risk levels and provide approval recommendations.
  • •Respond to internal and external customer inquiries and perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability CoveragePaid Leave401kWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Typically requires little to no experience or advanced education.
  • •Analyze borrower financial information, repayment capacity, and overall creditworthiness to support underwriting decisions.
  • •Review and validate appraisal reports for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
  • •Apply underwriting standards consistently to identify and mitigate potential risks while maintaining strong documentation.
  • •May require obtaining and/or maintaining NMLS registration.
Skills:Attention to detailDocumentationCompliance
Licenses:NMLS registration
Certifications:NMLS registration

Company Brief

Sandy Spring Bancorp
Bank holding company for Sandy Spring Bank, providing commercial and personal banking, lending, treasury management, and wealth services across the Mid-Atlantic region. Serves businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations through a branch and digital banking network.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 100M to 250M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Olney, United States
Founded: 1868
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