Closing Specialist (On-site)

Newrez LLC•Middletown Township, PA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications. We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation. POSITION SUMMARY The Closing Specialist is responsible for assembling, preparing, reviewing, and verifying loan closing documents while ensuring compliance with all applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements. This role manages an active pipeline to ensure transactions are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with established service level agreements. DESCRIPTION Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Closing Preparation & Documentation Assemble, prepare, review, and verify documents required for loan closings. Prepare preliminary settlement statements for lenders. Create CD/ALTA settlement statements for closing packages. Make required revisions for final lender approval and transmit documents to external settlement agents. Prepare final document packages for settlement agents. Coordination & Communication Act as a liaison between title companies, lenders, and borrowers. Deliver high-quality, accurate work while adhering to strict deadlines. Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external partners throughout the closing process. Quality Control & Compliance Perform final review of title fees, taxes, premiums, endorsements, vesting, and all checklist items prior to closing. Ensure all closing documents meet regulatory, lender, and company requirements. Assist with post-closing CD/ALTA changes and approvals as needed. Operational Support Demonstrate strong working knowledge of ResWare. Assist with on-call coverage as required. Assist with alternate shifts and weekend coverage when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1–3 years of experience in a title, mortgage, or financial services environment preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of title or mortgage loan closing experience required; title experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within established procedures and timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble, prepare, review, and verify documents required for loan closings.
Prepare preliminary settlement statements for lenders.
Create CD/ALTA settlement statements for closing packages.
Make required revisions for final lender approval and transmit documents to external settlement agents.
Prepare final document packages for settlement agents.
Act as a liaison between title companies, lenders, and borrowers.
Deliver high-quality, accurate work while adhering to strict deadlines.
Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external partners throughout the closing process.
Perform final review of title fees, taxes, premiums, endorsements, vesting, and all checklist items prior to closing.
Ensure all closing documents meet regulatory, lender, and company requirements.
Assist with post-closing CD/ALTA changes and approvals as needed.
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of ResWare.
Assist with on-call coverage as required.
Assist with alternate shifts and weekend coverage when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
Newrez NOW: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions