*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information. *D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for an*_Assistant Underwriting Manager_*. The right candidate will manage and supervise Underwriters, ensuring the underwriters are meeting company established quality, productivity and performance metrics. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Responsible for overseeing a team of underwriters, ensuring they are proficient and updated on all guidelines, so they can make sound underwriting decisions on loans they are assigned. * Support underwriters when questions arise on topics including but not limited to; when a final decision is difficult or marginal, conditions, interactions with production teammates, appraisals, etc. * Review pipeline of assigned loans daily and load balance as applicable for prompt underwriting decisions. * Assist underwriters in prioritizing RUSH requests, conditions reviews, and newly submitted loans to remain within company established turn times. * Perform second level reviews of declined loans and discuss the outcome with the Mortgage Loan Officer and/or Production Management. Escalate any unresolved matters to the Underwriting Manager for additional review. * Schedule reoccurring meetings with underwriters at a minimum of once a month to review new programs, changes to policies, procedures and discuss opportunities * Respond and provide training based on post-closing or audit findings * Act as a liaison, when necessary, between branch personnel and underwriting staff * Coordinate the resolution of post-closing issues * Review and approve underwriting staff payroll including vacation and sick time * Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to manage staffing and other department requirements * Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company * Able to travel overnight * * *Supervisory Responsibilities* * Supervises 2 or more employees *Education and/or Experience* * High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) * Minimum of three years of underwriting experience * Proficiency with the underwriting Loan Origination System (LOS) * FHA Direct Endorsement * VA LAPP is preferred but not required * Ability to apply critical thinking to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or verbal format * Proficiency with MS Office and email * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision * The noise level is generally moderate * * *Preferred Qualifications* * Strong communication skills * Ability to multi-task and attention to detail * Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including: * Medical, Vision and Dental * 401(K) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Life Insurance * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/* Followus on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings! LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram **Job:** **Underwriting* **Organization:** **Mortgage* **Title:** *Assistant Underwriting Manager* **Location:** *TX-Austin* **Requisition ID:** *2403686*