Loan Closer - Funder

Cornerstone Home Lending•Houston, TX

12h

About The Position

Cornerstone Home Lending, a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, is a unique national home lender with a reputation of amazing service, customer satisfaction, on-time closings, employee retention, and happiness. We employ people who are passionately committed to Cornerstone’s Mission, Vision & Core Convictions. Our brand is known for on-time closings - a key core conviction of Cornerstone. We have successfully navigated our company through many industry cycles and changes in regulations. We honor God by using our talents to make a positive difference in the lives of our Team Members, Clients, Shareholders, Communities, and the People who provide services to us. Who we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Closer with strong time management, organization, good work ethic, and flexibility to support our Customers and our Loan Officers deliver outstanding service.

Requirements

5 years of closer/funder experience preferred
Experience and extensive knowledge of new RESPA/GFE laws
Clear focus on detail and ability to recognize inconsistencies in data/documents
Detailed knowledge of Closing and Legal Documents (HUD-1, Note, Deed of Trust, Assignment, Title Binder) and Disclosure Documents (TIL, GFE, Right of Rescission, State-specific)
Ability to work in a “High Volume" environment
Great work ethic
Detailed knowledge of:
FHA/VA/USDA Loan Documents
Credit Documents (DU/LP Findings, 1003, 1008, Credit Report, VVOE, Appraisal)
Insurance Documents (Hazard, Flood, MI)
MDIA Disclosure timing and APR rules
TILA/RESPA LE/CD fee tolerance comparisons and change of circumstance
Understanding of compliance, underwriting, origination, or processing roles

Nice To Haves

Working with LoanSoft software a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare Closing packages
Provide funding authorization to Title/Escrow Agents
Review signed closing packages for accuracy
Understanding fee tolerances, how to handle tolerance violations, when 3 day wait periods apply
Ensure the closing package is fully complete and accurate and compliant, which includes but is not limited to:
Lender and seller credits are itemized
POC credits are itemized
Fees are listed in the correct sections
Fee entries are correct
Escrows set up properly
Ensure all date entries are completed to ensure accurate reporting and to ensure Loan Officer (and team) have visibility to the steps that have been completed
Update status notes within the TRID form regarding communication with Loan Officer, borrower or settlement agent