Mortgage Loan Processor Job Opening

Mortgage Loan Processor

America First Credit Union

Roy, Utah

Overview

Responsible for all mortgage loan processing activities with proper documentation for compliance with Investor Underwriting guidelines. Receives, evaluates, and reviews loan applications for completeness, accuracy. Obtains and verifies necessary information and prepares documents for underwriting and timely settlement closing. Coordinates and Communicates loan status to all involved parties including buyer, seller, realtor, and title company representatives for Real Estate Contract deadlines and Lock Expiration. Responsible for providing a broad range of member service functions including resolution of member and real estate agent concerns, ensuring issues are promptly resolved, referring members and more complex issues to appropriate parties as needed. Responsible for managing and maintaining a full processing pipeline and meeting deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

1. Assumes responsibility for providing effective support for all phases of mortgage loan processing activities.

a. Reviews new loan applications.
b. Prepares and issues conditional loan approvals for borrowers if requested.
c. Ensures appraisals, credit reports, mortgage insurance, title reports and all applicable documentation meets underwriting guidelines, verifies employment, salary, assets and liabilities. Resubmits validated loans to automated underwriting system for final approval.
d. Resolves loan application problems. Assists applicants with addressing credit report problems, low appraisals, low salary levels, and high debt ratios.
e. Reviews information for completeness and accuracy. Clarifies missing or questionable information. Follows up with outside sources of outstanding documents. Ensures that all necessary items are available for underwriting. Tracks development of information to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines. Resolves conditions of underwriting. Submits loans to U/W for final approval.
f. Communicates status of loans to member, buyer, seller, realtor and title company.
g. Prepares and coordinates files for closing. Checks current PR, appraisal, and interest rate lock. Obtains records for homeowner's insurance and flood certification.
h. Reviews weekly pipeline and status report for accuracy.
i. Prepares miscellaneous correspondence and records.
j. Ensures program investor updates are reviewed timely.

2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional business relationships with members and mortgage professionals.

a. Resolves (or refers) requests and problems promptly and courteously. Answers member loan questions regarding applications in the process of approval.
b. Keeps members and realtors properly informed of Credit Union policies and procedures. Notifies members of additional information required.
c. Maintains and conveys the Credit Union's professional reputation.
d. Meets time line deadlines for lock expirations, closing and funding dates.

3. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective coordination and communication with Branch or department team members.

a. Assists and supports Credit Union personnel as needed.
b. Completes reports and records promptly and accurately.
c. Attends meetings and training, as required.
d. Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

4. Assumes responsibility for related duties a required or assigned.

a. Performs miscellaneous clerical and mortgage related functions as needed.
b. Keeps work area clean, secure, and well maintained.
c. Provides support and coverage for Mortgage Processing personnel as required.

Qualifications

Training/Education/Certification:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

  • Understanding of mortgage loan processing functions, including FHA/VA and conventional lending.
  • Knowledge of related requirements, procedures, and underwriting criteria.

Experience Required:

  • Two years of varied office experience.
  • Six months to two years training as Order Out Specialist (Associate Processor) preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

  • Good verbal and public relations skills.
  • Strong typing abilities.
  • Good basic math skills.
  • Able to use related computer applications.
  • Well organized.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.