Average Mortgage Underwriter salary in the UK

Mortgage Underwriter required by high street mortgage lender to provide an efficient and professional manual mortgage underwriting service to their clients customers and intermediaries through compliant regulated meetings.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working only 1-2 days/month required in office in a really welcoming and positive working environment and offers a competitive salary and package for the right skills and experience.Excellent package includes: £ Competitive Salary depending on experienceHybrid Working – mainly remote with 1-2 occasional days per month required in office35 Hour WeekPrivate HealthcareGenerous pensionFree Onsite Parking25 days holidays (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays plus other benefits.Mortgage Underwriter Key skills and experience:-CeMap qualified or industry equivalent.5 GCSE at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Experience of Microsoft packages including word & excel.Ability to independently manage multiple tasks Strong attention to detailMortgage Underwriter Responsibilities:Process mortgage Decision in Principle (DIP) requests from intermediaries within SLA.Process mortgage applications on the software system and complete all procedural administrative documentation efficiently liaising with the customer during the application process.Maintain accurate records and notes throughout all stages of the mortgage application. To approve mortgage applications (direct and introduced) within specified limits in accordance with Lending Policy.This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities. The role is offered as a permanent role and will provide the incumbent the chance to develop their skills and experience. In return you will enjoy an attractive salary, a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including a 35-hour week, healthcare, pension, and free onsite parking. Our client welcomes applications from a diverse background and encourages equality and inclusion in their workforce. Forward your CV to Elaine Hallworth and we will be back in touch to discuss the role and client further.

Mortgage Underwriter required by high street mortgage lender to provide an efficient and professional manual mortgage underwriting service to their clients customers and intermediaries through compliant regulated meetings.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working only 1-2 days/month required in office in a really welcoming and positive working environment and offers a competitive salary and package for the right skills and experience.Excellent package includes: £ Competitive Salary depending on experienceHybrid Working – mainly remote with 1-2 occasional days per month required in office35 Hour WeekPrivate HealthcareGenerous pensionFree Onsite Parking25 days holidays (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays plus other benefits.Mortgage Underwriter Key skills and experience:-CeMap qualified or industry equivalent.5 GCSE at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Experience of Microsoft packages including word & excel.Ability to independently manage multiple tasks Strong attention to detailMortgage Underwriter Responsibilities:Process mortgage Decision in Principle (DIP) requests from intermediaries within SLA.Process mortgage applications on the software system and complete all procedural administrative documentation efficiently liaising with the customer during the application process.Maintain accurate records and notes throughout all stages of the mortgage application. To approve mortgage applications (direct and introduced) within specified limits in accordance with Lending Policy.This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities. The role is offered as a permanent role and will provide the incumbent the chance to develop their skills and experience. In return you will enjoy an attractive salary, a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including a 35-hour week, healthcare, pension, and free onsite parking. Our client welcomes applications from a diverse background and encourages equality and inclusion in their workforce. Forward your CV to Elaine Hallworth and we will be back in touch to discuss the role and client further.

Role: Mortgage Underwriting Administration ManagerLocation: Newbury (Hybrid available after probation) Hours: 35 hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pmStarting Salary: £31,606.63 - Target: £35,115.48Newbury Building Society are looking for an experienced Mortgage Underwriting Administration Manager to lead and develop their Underwriting Administration team. This is a key people management role, responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of underwriting administration activity, ensuring service levels are consistently met while maintaining high standards of quality, risk management and customer care.You will play an important part in supporting our wider lending function, working closely with underwriting leadership and senior stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer experience and contribute to the Society’s ongoing success.You will thrive in this role if you are:A collaborative and inclusive people manager who brings out the best in othersHighly organised, resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving environmentComfortable balancing operational delivery with quality, risk and customer outcomesA confident communicator who can influence, problem-solve and drive continuous improvementPassionate about developing others and building strong, empowered teamsWhat you will be doing:Manage the day-to-day activities of the Underwriting Administration team, ensuring work is distributed fairly and efficientlyEnsure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achievedCarry out weekly, monthly and quarterly quality assurance, identifying training needs, process gaps and opportunities for continuous improvementLead, coach and develop your team, building strong working relationships and setting clear expectations for performance and behaviourSupport the career aspirations and development of your direct reports, making use of available development pathwaysAct as a role model for our values and behaviours, fostering a positive, engaged and high-performing team cultureUnderstand and manage risk and controls within your area, including data protection, financial crime prevention and customer wellbeingContribute to change initiatives, identifying smarter ways of working and opportunities to improve processes through technology and collaborationWhy choose us?We want to help you develop – we are accredited by the Financial Services National College for the quality of our learning and development practices. No matter your role, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in projects to further your career.We want to look after and reward you - you will receive a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, and your birthday off.We care about our communities – as well as providing financial services, we get involved in supporting local charities and people. This means regular opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and help with community events and activities. All employees also receive two paid days of volunteering every year to help causes they feel passionately about.Essential skills and experience: Experience of working with internal and/or external, customers to ensure the highest quality service experienceEvidence of excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to demonstrate strong decision-making skills Experience of working within a Financial Services environmentDesirable skills and experience: Experience managing and coaching a teamCeMAP qualificationConfident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Office 365Interviews 90-minute competency-based interview held in in Head Office, Newbury.Interview dates: Week of 4 May 2026.Feedback provided regardless of outcome. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.