Loan Officer Assistant

New American Funding•,

5h•$23 - $26•Remote

About The Position

The Loan Officer Assistant (LOA) works directly with and supports the loan origination staff (loan officers, sales managers etc.). By working collaboratively with the loan origination staff and processing team, a successful LOA has current product knowledge of loan programs and will be able to communicate loan requirements with customers, processors and loan officers.

Requirements

Demonstrate proficient product knowledge of FHA, VA, Conventional and other loan programs such as Home Equity Lines of Credit, 2nd Mortgages,
Ability to analyze tax returns and accurately calculate income for all types of borrowers.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, customer service, and communication with customer, processor and LO
Proficient with Encompass
Understanding of compliance regulations and investor guidelines.
Has knowledge of commonly used terminology, concepts and practices and procedures within the mortgage industry.
Ability to meet time deadlines while working under pressure.
Ability to effectively handle simultaneous tasks and projects in a fast paced environment.
Able to effectively and efficiently work independently or as a member of a team.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include some evening and weekend hours.
Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years' recent mortgage operations, underwriting and/or processing experience.
Current hands on loan officer assistant, processing or underwriting experience.
Knowledge of and experience working with FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA and other refinance and purchase loan programs and mortgage insurance guidelines.

Responsibilities

Communicates with the customer (borrower), real estate agents and escrows at the start of the transaction
Collects customer documentation necessary to complete the loan transaction, such as income documentation, asset statements and initial disclosures documents.
Assists loan originators with preapprovals and loan structuring.
Assists loan originators with loan pricing options/support and managing lock expiration dates.
Updates all parties with status of loan transaction as necessary.
Ordering of standard loan requirements and verifications such as, title, escrow, appraisal, verification of employments, verification of assets etc.