Mortgage Closer

Description

Role: Prepares mortgage closing documents for Agency, Portfolio and Equity loans. Serves as the primary contact for members and Title Companies regarding mortgage closings and services.

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Position (2 days in office, 3 days remote) after training period.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Facilitate the real estate closing process and meet Blaze’s real estate objectives.

• Prepare and send the initial CD and ensure they are signed in a timely manner.
• Work with Title Companies to facilitate a smooth closing for our members.
• Ensure all closing conditions are met.
• Prepare closing package for all secondary market, 2nd lien, and portfolio loans.
• Create the funding sheet for the loan closings. Create the title recording sheet, complete wires and give funding approval.
  
  

Monitor the pipeline to ensure the loans are closed in a timely and accurate manner. Act as a resource for both the processors and the Mortgage Loan Officers

• Identify processors’ needs and assist when necessary.
• Assist the Processors with questions and resolving documentation issues.
  
  

Provide support to the Real Estate Lending and Servicing Department

• Perform other duties as assigned to support effective lending operations.
  
  

Other Duties

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control
• Exhibit Blaze’s 5A culture – Ambassador, Achievement, Ambition, Ability and Attitude
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned to support effective department operation.
  
  

Requirements

Experience/Education/Certifications/Licenses

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 2-3 years similar or related financial experience.
  
  

Demonstrated Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Encompass a plus.
  
  

Communication Skills

Ability to proactively respond to members/associates to problem solve based on guidelines; written communications are based on templates but can be modified.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and stand; answer calls; operate computer; interact with internal associates and members on the phone; travel to designated offices; lift up to 20 lbs.