Average Bridging Underwriter salary in Borehamwood

A key specialist Bridging underwriter position with a boutique lender who has gained a reputation for "a family feel within the office" and a huge level of success.Due to a recent influx of quality business and a pro-active new management team, they are keen to hire an additional mandated underwriter to work in their smart office.The Role:Key Responsibilities:Manage a pipeline of Regulated Bridging loan cases and prioritise accordingly. Underwrite loan applications within company lending criteria by making quality lending decisions.Be vigilant when working on cases and refer where necessary to the appropriate person.Maintain a high level of communication at all times with interested parties including brokers, applicants, surveyors and solicitors.Maintain a high level of customer service with those internally and externally.Work closely with other departments within the company including sales, compliance, finance and collections.Think outside the box and be proactive when suggesting ways to overcome potential problems, whilst ensuring that there is no additional risk to the company.Maintain oversight of a loan post completion and follow up on any offer conditions prior to handing the loan to collections.Keep up to date with current best practice and regulatory requirements.Key Competencies:Experience of underwriting Bridge Finance productsMinimum 1 year experience working in a similar role at a bridge lenderUnderstanding regulations in relation to AML/KYC and regulated vs unregulated loans.The role is fully office based and offers a competitive salary and supporting package.

We’re recruiting for a Senior Underwriter / Credit Manager to join a growing specialist lender. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining end-to-end underwriting with team management, credit governance, and stakeholder engagement.The RoleYou’ll manage a team of underwriters and originators while maintaining your own pipeline of new lending applications. Responsibilities include underwriting cases from inception to completion, ongoing risk assessment, and presenting credit papers to Credit Committee.Key duties include:Managing underwriting and origination workflows and reporting to the Risk Manager / CROUnderwriting new applications end-to-end in line with lending policy (c.15-case pipeline)Preparing, presenting, and mandating credit papers to Credit CommitteeContinuous risk oversight across individual cases and the wider teamLiaising with brokers, solicitors, valuers, finance, and treasury teams to ensure timely funding.Driving efficiencies in underwriting policy, process, and service qualityMonitoring KPIs, deadlines, and workflow prioritiesAbout YouMinimum 5 years’ specialist finance underwriting experienceLending mandate of £500k+CeMAP qualified preferredStrong technical underwriting and credit risk capabilitySound understanding of mortgage regulatory requirements.Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsDue to a very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us, and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd wishes you the best of luck in your job search.Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.

Job Title: AdministratorLocation: BorehamwoodSalary: £27,000 to £40,000 depending on experienceHours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5.30 pmBenefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceEmployer contributory pension schemeQuarterly social eventsState-of-the-art officeTop-of-the-range IT setup and equipmentIn-house chefs providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks Monday-FridayBicycle hire schemeMonthly incentives, including "Star of the Month" and birthday vouchersEarly Friday finishRegular in-house learning and development sessionsElectric car and cycle-to-work schemeLife insuranceAnnual discretionary bonusAbout our Client and the role of Administrator:Our client, based in Borehamwood, is a fast-growing and ambitious business specialising in bridging finance. They are looking for a proactive Administrator to join their dynamic team, providing dedicated support to a BDM in their own region. The role requires exceptional attention to detail and involves organising files for cases, chasing terms, instructing solicitors, booking appointments for BDMs, and updating the internal CRM. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with administration experience, particularly in property, bridging, or BTL, who is organised, motivated, and eager to grow within a company that genuinely invests in its people.Responsibilities for the role of Administrator:Create termsCreate and organise files for each caseChase terms with set deadlines/timescalesUpdate the internal CRMLiaise and work closely with the underwriting teamObtain quotationsInstruct Surveyors, Lawyers, QS, etcBook broker appointments with BDMsRequest and chase feefo reviews weeklyExperience required for the role of Administrator:Previous Sales Administration or Case Administration experience, ideally within Bridging Finance, Development Finance, Commercial or Mortgage Lending.Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases at once.Experience creating and organising case files and working to deadlines.Confident chasing terms, fees, and third parties (brokers, solicitors, surveyors).Comfortable updating CRM systems and maintaining accurate records.Ability to work closely with BDMs and underwriting teams in a fast-paced environment.Well organised, proactive, and keen to develop within a growing business.For more information regarding the role of Administrator, please get in touch with usStellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC.Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.