Brooke Harrison Recruitment
BTL Underwriter
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Buy-to-Let (BTL) Underwriter
We are looking for an experienced Buy-to-Let (BTL) Underwriter to join our growing team in the City of London. This role is suited to a confident underwriter with a minimum of 3 years' specialist Buy-to-Let underwriting experience, who can assess complex cases, make sound lending decisions, and manage applications through to offer while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and underwrite Buy-to-Let mortgage applications in line with lending policy and regulatory requirements.
- Review financial and supporting documentation received from intermediaries to determine applicant eligibility.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments, liaising with brokers, valuers, solicitors, and other stakeholders where required.
- Make informed underwriting decisions and determine appropriate special conditions.
- Issue mortgage offers for approved applications.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is fully compliant.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and business partners.
- Ensure all applications are processed within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
- Adhere to internal procedures, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' specialist Buy-to-Let mortgage underwriting experience gained within a lender.
- Strong knowledge of Buy-to-Let lending policies, underwriting principles, and risk assessment.
- Experience of manually underwriting BTL mortgage applications from submission to offer.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with brokers and third parties.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
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Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work with an established specialist lender.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Central London office location.
If you have the required specialist Buy-to-Let underwriting experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.
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