Description We are looking for a dedicated Mortgage Assistant to join our team in Coppell, Texas. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of mortgage loan files, leveraging your expertise in underwriting and quality control. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to a dynamic team within the mortgage industry. Responsibilities: • Review and analyze loan applications, credit reports, debt, assets, and financial statements to ensure compliance with agency and company standards. • Assess loan values, loan-to-value ratios, appraisals, and collateral documentation to identify any deficiencies. • Detect and escalate potential fraud cases to the Fraud Investigations Unit when red flags are identified. • Calculate and assign risk grades to loans based on identified deficiencies, categorizing them as significant, moderate, or minor. • Collaborate with team members to maintain quality control standards and ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines. • Conduct thorough reviews of mortgage documents, including Non-QM and FHA loans, to guarantee accuracy and compliance. • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing, to relevant stakeholders. • Utilize computer programs and tools to streamline processes and ensure efficiency in loan reviews. • Stay up to date with industry regulations and company policies to ensure all work aligns with current standards. Requirements • A minimum of 5 years of experience in underwriting or quality control within the mortgage industry. • Strong knowledge of Non-QM, FHA, and other agency-specific guidelines and policies. • Proficiency in analyzing financial documents, including loan applications, credit profiles, and financial statements. • Ability to identify and escalate suspicious cases to the Fraud Investigations Unit. • Familiarity with appraisals, loan-to-value ratios, and collateral assessments. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. • Competence in using computer programs and tools relevant to mortgage underwriting and quality control. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .