Overview

Senior Bridging Specialist – Fleet

Salary:

The Underwriting element will be assessing the risk and underwriting both personal and limited company bridging and buy to let mortgage applications. Requirement to adhere to rules set out within the credit framework, as well as adhere to compliance and regulatory policy and procedures.  
They will work collaboratively and build good relations within the Bridging and secured lending department, as well as the wider business and should be a source of reference/first point of referral for all internal and external stakeholders. 
The servicing and collections element they will be responsible for the managing of customer accounts throughout the loan lifecycle, with particular focus on arrears management, collections and servicing. You will play a key role in protecting the Bank’s loan book performance, minimising losses and delivering fair customer outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Structure, negotiate, and analyse proposals for approval under own authority.  
  • Analyse and interpret any documentation required (credit bureau, payslips, bank statements, accounts, mortgage statements, assets & liabilities, business plans) to comply with lending policy and protect our interest.  
  • Approve loans within specified lending mandates. 
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills that aid effective decision-making, good problem-solving skills, and a “can do” attitude. 
  • Assess the commercial risk of bridging lending applications across multiple asset classes and make recommendations on cases outside of current lending criteria. 
  • Provide guidance to customers, brokers, and solicitors on bridging applications, lending policy, and internal processes and procedures all within a timely manner. 
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate decisions to management, brokers, and customers via all mediums and within published SLAs. 
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of mortgages as a whole and underwriting within a specialist lending environment and application of the Lending Policy. 
  • Have a good understanding of all regulatory requirements relating to both personal and Limited Company mortgages. 
  • Proactively progress cases through all stages of the mortgage process; from application to completion. 
  • To provide effective support to the business and our customers 
  • Act as first point of contact for borrowers regarding loan servicing queries, payments and account management 
  • Manage day-to-day servicing activities, including payment allocations, statement requests and redemption processing. 
  • Process borrower requests in line with policy (e.g. changes to repayment arrangements, settlement figures, term extensions). 
  • Monitor loan accounts to identify arrears at an early stage and proactively engage with customers to agree a suitable repayment solution. 
  • Ensure all collection activities are undertaken in line with regulatory obligations. 
  • Escalate cases where litigation, enforcement, or recovery action may be required. Working closely with solicitors, receivers and external partners on recovery strategies

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • A minimum of 5 years of bridging underwriting experience with a mandate is desirable 
  • Working in a similar fast-paced environment in an underwriter role 
  • Experience of working in a mortgage/loan servicing and collections function. 
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, working on own initiative and as part of a team in order to meet SLAs and deadlines  
  • A good understanding of mortgages /underwriting with ability to use judgement, balancing commercial risk & opportunity. 
  • Good IT skills  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to remain calm under pressure 
  • Up-to-date knowledge of FCA /PRA and all relevant regulatory mortgage requirements 
  • Excellent organisational skills  
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
  • Pension contribution with Royal London
  • Life Assurance
  • Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa
  • Hybrid working – Wrexham 
  • Free breakfast available 

About Chetwood Bank

We’re a UK-based digital bank dedicated to getting the basics right and offering straightforward savings and mortgages
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