As a Mortgage Underwriter, you have transferrable skills that would make you a good fit for other similar jobs. Here's a list of related jobs, possible career transitions and alternative careers, based on skills you likely have.
These job titles are similar to the Mortgage Underwriter role, and are often used interchangeably by companies. For example, some employers may refer to a Mortgage Underwriter as either an Underwriter or a Mortgage Loan Officer.
An Underwriter shares 57% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Mortgage Loan Officer shares 83% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Mortgage Processor shares 91% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
Here is a list of possible career transitions and similar professions a typical Mortgage Underwriter often moves into, within or outside their industry.
An Underwriting Manager shares 54% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Loan Clerk shares 87% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Credit Underwriter shares 70% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Mortgage Specialist shares 85% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Loan Officer shares 81% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Consumer Loan Underwriter shares 87% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Mortgage Loan Originator shares 80% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Lending Specialist shares 74% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
A Credit Analyst shares 57% of core skills with a Mortgage Underwriter.
If you're a Mortgage Underwriter and are planning to move into a similar profession or alternative career, it's important to build the right skill sets to position you for your next career.
We analyzed thousands of career transitions in your industry and identified the highest value skills to build as a Mortgage Underwriter. Building these skills will set you up for the most number of the above careers.
Here is a word cloud of the skills above. Use this as inspiration for the kinds of transferrable skills you need to build to move into a similar profession or alternative career.
To become a Mortgage Specialist from a Mortgage Underwriter, you should develop skills like Mortgage Servicing, Reverse Mortgages, Mortgage Marketing, Certified Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Industry, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (CMBS), Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS) and Second Mortgages.
To become a Credit Analyst from a Mortgage Underwriter, you should develop skills like Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Risk, Commercial Banking, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Microsoft Access and Portfolio Management.
Job titles that are especially common for a Mortgage Underwriter to move into include Mortgage Loan Originator, Mortgage Specialist, Lending Specialist, Consumer Loan Underwriter, Credit Underwriter, Underwriting Manager, Loan Officer and Credit Analyst.
Below are the most common career transitions for a Mortgage Underwriter
Jobs that are very similar to a Mortgage Underwriter include a Mortgage Loan Officer, Mortgage Processor and Underwriter.
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