Closer

Description

Position at loanDepot

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating all the steps of the loan closing and funding process and for managing a pipeline of loans.Ensures the performance of all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for prioritizing loans in a timely and efficient manner and preparing CD by following established loanDepot procedures as published in YODA.
• Collaborates with title/escrow companies to balance fees, routes Mock CDs to appropriate parties, and issues CD to borrowers upon approval.
• Follows established procedures and meets turn times in SLA, ensuring collaboration with title and quality/accuracy of all documents; escalates issues as necessary.Communicates changes effectively and regularly with teammates and management.
• Prepares documents by following established procedures published in YODA for both Wet and Dry funding states.
• Promptly replies to emails, stays updated on all process/system changes, and ensures CDs or document packages have been sent daily, adheres to fluctuating CD processing minimums as set by management.
• Ensures files and documents meet company, investor, and compliance requirements; confirms that documents are drawn within posted turn times and consistently meet deadlines.
• Verifies several aspects of the documentation and process including, but not limited to: property addresses, wire information for funding, information on insurance policies, all fees, impound and MI. Ensure documents correspond to the correct program and investor.
• Coordinates and communicates with processing and underwriting department for correcting and completing the files.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of entire loan life cycle in order to fully understand implication of the work of the closing function; proficient with the document management system.
• Accurately files documents and information in the system and ensures all information is complete and accurate. Uses checklists and other job aides as necessary to accurately complete all required information.
• Confirms, verifies and orders funding wire ensuring timely disbursement; reviews fully executed closing documents for disbursement authorization; follows established procedures for both Wet and Dry states.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

STANDARD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety of themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position.
• Develops and maintains respect with all employees and management.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Company Culture.
• Exercises initiative in organizing and completing assigned tasks according to established guidelines, safety standards and procedures, deadlines and department parameters.
• Solves problems by using judgment based upon knowledge of existing management policies and departmental practices and procedures.
• Meets established productivity and task management standards or seeks assistance.
• Effective communication with internal departments and clients.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR LICENSES:

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Minimum one (1) year of related work experience and/or training preferred

Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred