MORTGAGE LOAN PROCESSOR

Hope Credit Union • Birmingham, AL

308d

About The Position

The Mortgage Loan Processor is responsible for processing loan files by verifying the information the applicants supply on the application, documenting it in accordance with the terms and conditions of the loan approval, and providing the information necessary for the closing of the mortgage loan. This involves the verifying of the applicant's income, assets, liabilities and collateral value. It may also involve gathering additional documentation required to qualify applicant for various grant programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience in mortgage lending.
• Three years' experience in residential mortgage loan processing and/or closing.
• Excellent Customer Service, written and verbal communications skills.
• Keen analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and interpret data.
• Ability to effectively use DU/Total Scorecard & GUS.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of regulations and requirements of investors, federal regulations and compliance in mortgage lending.

Responsibilities

• Review file received from originator/correspondent lender for necessary documentation and disclosures.
• Review the file input in mortgage software and any grant specific software.
• Follow-up on any documentation that has not been received, including ordering the appraisal, FHA/VA case numbers, and alternative documentation if required.
• Follow-up on any grant specific documentation that is needed.
• Order Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System (CAIVERS), check Limited Denial of Participation (LDP)/General Services Administration lists.
• Evaluate documentation received for correctness and completeness.
• Prepare file for submission to underwriting and grant program underwriter or coordinator.
• Follow-up on any additional requirements by underwriter and/or grant program underwriter or coordinator.
• Complete information necessary for the closing of the loan including contacting the attorney for setting the closing date, insurance agent for insurance policy, flood cert, etc.
• Provide the loan closing documents for grant programs.
• Communicate with the originator and applicant concerning the progress of the loan file.
• Complete denial/cancellation procedures on all files that are denied or cancelled.
• Deliver post-closing documents to grant providers as required.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree