Certification or Licensing
The National Association of Mortgage Underwriters offers several certification credentials for underwriters, including certified mortgage underwriter. To earn this credential, applicants must complete four webinars (Mortgage Underwriting 101: The Essentials, Advanced Underwriting: Real World Lessons, FHA/VA Underwriting: For Underwriters, and Due Diligence: Learn Manual Underwriting), successfully pass a third-party background check, and pass an examination. Visit https://www.mortgage-underwriters.org/certified-mortgage-underwriter-namu-cmu for more information.
The Mortgage Bankers Association offers the certified residential underwriter specialist designation to applicants who meet educational and experience requirements and pass an examination. Visit https://www.mba.org/conferences-and-education/certificates-and-designations/certified-residential-underwriter-designation for more information.
Mortgage loan underwriters are often required to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.
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