Deal Desk

Champions Funding LLC•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Deal Desk role involves evaluating loan scenarios, identifying opportunities for restructuring loans to meet eligibility requirements and improve approval potential. This position coordinates loan restructures by reviewing borrower qualifications, loan terms, and documentation to identify viable solutions. The role also conducts high-cost loan reviews to identify potential compliance concerns and ensure applicable regulatory requirements are met. Additionally, it involves reviewing and following up on loan cancellation requests, coordinating with relevant teams for timely resolution. Collaboration with underwriting, sales, closing, and operations teams is crucial for resolving loan issues and facilitating smooth processing and funding. The Deal Desk communicates loan structure recommendations, eligibility considerations, and potential solutions to internal stakeholders, while maintaining accurate documentation of all loan-related activities. This role also monitors outstanding requests, follows up with departments for timely responses, and maintains a strong understanding of Champions Funding’s proprietary Non-QM credit policies, loan programs, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position aims to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and loan quality, while supporting sales and operations teams in resolving complex loan scenarios and minimizing disruptions to the loan pipeline.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in mortgage lending, loan processing, underwriting, closing, or a related mortgage operations role.
Strong understanding of mortgage loan structures, Non-QM products, and loan eligibility requirements.
Experience with mortgage loan origination systems, preferably Encompass LOS.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow through on outstanding items.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience preferred, with the ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and identify solutions that support business objectives.
Experience evaluating loan scenarios, coordinating loan restructures, and resolving complex loan issues preferred.
Knowledge of high-cost mortgage reviews and applicable mortgage compliance requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate loan scenarios and identify opportunities to restructure loans to meet eligibility requirements and improve approval potential.
Coordinate loan restructures by reviewing borrower qualifications, loan terms, and documentation to identify viable solutions.
Conduct high-cost loan reviews to identify potential compliance concerns and ensure applicable regulatory requirements are met.
Review and follow up on loan cancellation requests, coordinating with relevant teams to determine next steps and ensure timely resolution.
Collaborate with underwriting, sales, closing, and operations teams to resolve loan issues and facilitate smooth processing and funding.
Communicate loan structure recommendations, eligibility considerations, and potential solutions to internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation of loan restructures, high-cost reviews, and cancellation requests.
Monitor outstanding requests and follow up with appropriate departments to ensure timely responses and resolution.
Maintain a strong understanding of Champions Funding’s proprietary Non-QM credit policies, loan programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and loan quality.
Support the sales and operations teams in resolving complex loan scenarios and minimizing disruptions to the loan pipeline.