Homeowner Eligibility Specialist
About The Position
The Homeownership Eligibility Specialist (HES) will serve families in need of decent and affordable housing by accepting, reviewing, and decisioning applicant/partner family files. The HES will provide applicant review and loan processing services to ensure accurate loan closing transactions. The HES will be responsible for establishing a pipeline of potential applicants while certifying that files meet program requirements and guidelines of affiliate, internal and external stakeholders. The HES will assist the Family Services Department with all other department projects as needed.
Requirements
- Background in residential lending, affordable housing, banking, finance, or accounting, preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with diverse demographics.
- Familiarity with mortgage loan documentation and/or underwriting standards required
- Strong personal and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Capable of managing projects, processes, deadlines, and a budget while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Background in residential lending, affordable housing, banking, finance, or accounting, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist applicants in completing their loan applications, follow through to closing, and resolve any problems with guidelines and compliance
- Organize applicant files and expedite the acquisition of documents required to determine program eligibility as part of the Family Services Department
- Communicate file status and need for documentation to applicants/partner families
- Recertify documents (income, assets, credit) to verify program eligibility at multiple stages of the homebuyer process
- Process loan files in preparation for loan closings with the Loan Closing Specialist
- Provide resources to denied applicants to overcome homeownership barriers
- Represent MHFH at community events, businesses, and organizations for recruitment of new applicants and outreach
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K + Employer 3% match
- Generous paid time off + 10 paid holidays
- Employee Discount at Milwaukee’s ReStores
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
