Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has since successfully navigated the ever-changing real estate market. As a full-service, federally chartered lender with offices located across the country, we’re dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of mortgage products and have the capability to lend in all 50 states. To complement the basic conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the continually evolving market. Wintrust Mortgage is part of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

• Family-friendly work hours

• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

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Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

• Ability to work remotely

What You’ll Do:

• Review of residential appraisal reports. Requires ability to determine compliance with USPAP, FIRREA and Interagency Appraisal & Evaluation Guidelines. Review for appropriateness of appraiser’s reasoning, logic, and conclusions.

• Communicate appraisal results and address concerns and discrepancies or omissions found in appraisal reports.

• Assist Loan Originators and Loan Operations staff in understanding the residential appraisal/evaluation process.

• Serve as resource for residential real estate valuation concerns and questions.

• Work with third party vendors who perform appraisal management services.

• Meet turn time expectations as communicated to business units.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• 5+ years’ experience in the residential appraisal industry with strong appraisal review experience.

• Certified Residential Appraisal license required.

• Strong understanding of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA guidelines.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

• Working knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word and Excel.

• Working understanding of the Encompass LOS platform is a plus.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation:

The estimated salary range for this role is $80, 000 - $92, 000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.