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Cognizant Mortgage Underwriter Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 27 Dec 2021

Cognizant Mortgage Underwriter Interview Experiences for Experienced

1 interview found

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and previous company experience. Do you have any mortgage experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive mortgage experience and have worked for reputable companies in the industry.

    • I have worked as a Mortgage Underwriter for the past 5 years.

    • I have experience in reviewing and analyzing mortgage applications, assessing risk, and making lending decisions.

    • I have worked for XYZ Mortgage Company for the past 3 years, where I successfully underwrote and approved over 500 mortgage applications.

    • I am familiar with...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak up with confident if you don't know the answer tell them that I don't know the answer don't give negative or wrong answer

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Percentage sums , speak general topic
  • Q3. About mortgage , calculation

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Accenture Mortgage Underwriter interview:
  • Tell me about yourself
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak boldly and confidentialy . They will check your English speaking skills,

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is 4C of underwriting
  • Ans. 

    The 4C of underwriting are Capacity, Credit, Collateral, and Character.

    • Capacity refers to the borrower's ability to repay the mortgage loan.

    • Credit evaluates the borrower's credit history and credit score.

    • Collateral assesses the value and condition of the property being mortgaged.

    • Character examines the borrower's overall financial stability and reliability.

    • Example: A mortgage underwriter will analyze the borrower's inco...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be a good confidant, give your honest answers ( Yes or No) if we have knowledge then we definitely get what we diserve.

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous experience , about myself , process knowledge , notice period , current ctc and expectation ctc
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I expect a competitive salary based on my experience and the responsibilities of the role.

    • Research the average salary range for Mortgage Underwriters in your area

    • Consider your level of experience and qualifications

    • Factor in the responsibilities and demands of the position

    • Be prepared to negotiate and discuss benefits package

    • Example: I expect a salary in the range of $60,000 to $70,000 per year based on my experience and

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  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Ans. 

    I worked as a Mortgage Underwriter at XYZ Bank.

    • Analyzed and evaluated mortgage loan applications to determine creditworthiness and adherence to lending guidelines.

    • Reviewed financial documents such as income statements, tax returns, and credit reports.

    • Calculated debt-to-income ratios and assessed risk factors to make informed decisions on loan approvals.

    • Communicated with loan officers, borrowers, and other stakeholders ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Mortgage Underwriter with a strong background in analyzing loan applications and ensuring compliance with lending guidelines.

    • Experienced Mortgage Underwriter

    • Skilled in analyzing loan applications

    • Expertise in ensuring compliance with lending guidelines

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Accenture Mortgage Underwriter interview:
  • US Mortgage
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be active in your process l. Try to understand in process knowledge

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is your job role as a Mortgage Underwriter? Describe in brief for at least 10mins.
  • Q2. What all points are there which consider being a Red Flag while processing the loan applications?
  • Ans. 

    Red flags in loan applications

    • Inconsistent or incomplete information

    • Low credit score or history of missed payments

    • High debt-to-income ratio

    • Unstable employment history

    • Undisclosed debts or liabilities

    • Suspicious income sources

    • Lack of collateral or down payment

    • Previous bankruptcy or foreclosure

    • Applicant's age or residency status

    • Unverifiable information

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make thorough notes of your job role. Take a deep knowledge of the mortgage industry as it's a vast field.
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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A-Z in MySQL, programming languages(only concepts)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basics about .Net and SQl server
  • Q2. What are triggers
  • Ans. 

    Triggers are database objects that automatically execute in response to certain events or changes in data.

    • Triggers are used to enforce business rules or data integrity.

    • They can be used to audit changes to data.

    • Triggers can be set to execute before or after an event, such as an insert, update, or delete operation.

    • They can be defined on tables, views, or schemas.

    • Examples of triggers include sending an email notification ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be honest. They prefer learnability over current knowledge

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normal introduction and basic topics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was nice and good, very friendly

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

Step -1 :- understand the assignment task
Step 2 :- do your research
Step 3 :- plane
Step 4 :- write
Step 5 :- review

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Deep involvement in my responsibility & try to give my best . Willingness to work in groups & ability to lead groups activities !

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Cognizant Mortgage Underwriter interview for experienced candidates?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Credit Underwriting, SDI and US Mortgage.

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