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Bridging Loan Underwriter

Connections The Recruitment Specialists
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for an experienced Loan or Bridging Underwriter at a well-established specialist lender known for its customer-first approach.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in underwriting bridging or short-term property loans, with a strong understanding of specialist lending products and risk management.
  • The role involves managing a busy pipeline of loan applications, assessing creditworthiness, and collaborating with various teams to maintain strong relationships.
  • The position requires a proactive, commercially minded individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Salary details were not provided, but applicants should have relevant experience, ideally over 20 years in the lending industry.
Are you an experienced Loan or Bridging Underwriter looking for your next challenge? We’re working with a well-established specialist lender, known for their innovative, customer-first approach, to find a talented underwriter to join their growing team.With over 20+ years of successful lending partnerships behind them, this is a company that values personalised service, smart decision-making and strong relationships — not just transactions. If you enjoy underwriting with a commercial edge, working collaboratively, and thinking outside the box, this could be a fantastic next step.Responsibilities
  • Manage and prioritise a busy pipeline of bridging loan applications.
  • Underwrite cases in line with lending criteria and funding partner guidelines.
  • Assess applicant creditworthiness and identify potential risks or red flags.
  • Recommend risk mitigation strategies and offer pragmatic alternatives where needed.
  • Maintain strong relationships with brokers, borrowers, surveyors and solicitors.
  • Collaborate with teams across the business — sales, compliance, finance  and more.
  • Keep internal systems updated and queries resolved swiftly and accurately.
  • Stay informed on industry best practices, regulations and lending trends.
  • Represent the company at events when needed.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience underwriting bridging or short-term property loans.
  • Strong understanding of specialist lending products and risk management.
  • Clear, confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Proactive and commercially minded, with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
If you're an experienced Bridging Underwriter, Mortgage Underwriter, Credit Analyst or Loan Officer looking to bring your skills to a business that values smart lending and strong partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.