Run Away! - Mortgage Underwriter Fifth Third Employee Review

1.0
Oct 3, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The employees are the only reason why you would even consider staying.

Cons

Working 70 hours per week, 6 to 7 days per week is very common. Management threatens employees with layoffs if monthly goals are not met. Management making poor business decisions by overriding the underwriters and allowing risky loans to close. This is a "Lean Six Sigma" company but quality is not part of the equation! "Lean Six Sigma" promotes an atmosphere that encourages fraudulent activity from employees who receive significant commission or bonus income.

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5.0
Mar 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team environment, perfect entry level career for anyone in college pursuing a role in finance.

Cons

Fifth Third Bank has been undergoing significant changes on its staffing as some regions currently have seen a lot of upward momentum in promotions and hiring for internal roles. Expect there to be a brief period of short staffing, depending on the branch you are hired for.

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits, reliable, friendly team but that’s branch specific

Cons

FIX YOUR STAFFING ISSUES!!! You all emphasize work life balance but have us working 6 days a week. If you don’t live in OH, your career opportunities are practically nonexistent. Also- close at 5 on Fridays like a normal bank.

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