Mortgage Closer & Funder

FocusOne•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FocusOne in Northwest Houston is seeking an experienced Closer Funder to work in the Houston office. Position Summary Responsible for the timely and accurate closing and funding of all mortgage loans under federal, state, and investor regulations. Ensures all loan documentation is complete, compliant, and delivered on time, maintaining strict adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements throughout the closing and funding process. Essential Functions Compliance & Documentation Review Reviewing and clearing all Mavent Alerts in Encompass and ensuring all data is in regulatory compliance Reviewing files for post-closing compliance Work with legal on any regulatory or compliance concerns or direction Verifying that signatures are correct and that all documents have been signed correctly Closing Document Preparation & Coordination Ordering closing documents through Encompass Working with attorneys and title companies to ensure closing documents are received and accurate Balancing CDs to match Title Company and Loan Estimate’s figures and approving CDs for closing Funding Process Ordering funds from accounting for wiring to the title company Issuing funding numbers to titles to fund the closed loans Ensuring all checks are delivered to accounting timely manner Post-Closing & Reconciliation Reconciling the Post Closing spreadsheet to ensure that dates are accurate and that funds and files are not outstanding Receiving closed files and funds from the title companies Collaboration & Communication Working very closely with Operations Manager, Loan Processors, underwriters, Loan Officer and clients

Requirements

Recent Closing/Funding experience (hands-on experience within the last 2 years)
Minimum of 2 years recent and active experience in the mortgage broker/banker industry and/or comparable experience or education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with Loan Producer, Encompass, FICS, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong understanding of underwriting guidelines, particularly for Texas Home Equity and FHA loans.
Advanced knowledge of mortgage calculations and regulatory documentation.
Familiarity with reviewing legal and compliance documents within the mortgage industry.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong independent decision-making skills with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and drive to meet or exceed performance goals.
Able to collaborate effectively and interact with clients and colleagues with professionalism, diplomacy, and tact.
Willingness to work overtime during peak processing periods, typically at the month-end.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and clearing all Mavent Alerts in Encompass and ensuring all data is in regulatory compliance
Reviewing files for post-closing compliance
Work with legal on any regulatory or compliance concerns or direction
Verifying that signatures are correct and that all documents have been signed correctly
Ordering closing documents through Encompass
Working with attorneys and title companies to ensure closing documents are received and accurate
Balancing CDs to match Title Company and Loan Estimate’s figures and approving CDs for closing
Ordering funds from accounting for wiring to the title company
Issuing funding numbers to titles to fund the closed loans
Ensuring all checks are delivered to accounting timely manner
Reconciling the Post Closing spreadsheet to ensure that dates are accurate and that funds and files are not outstanding
Receiving closed files and funds from the title companies
Working very closely with Operations Manager, Loan Processors, underwriters, Loan Officer and clients