Processor

Alcova Mortgage LLC•Charlotte, NC

7d•$26 - $28•Remote

About The Position

The Processor plays an integral role in the mortgage loan origination process within ALCOVA Mortgage. The Processor is responsible for reviewing and validating all information provided in the Loan Application by the borrower. The Processor works closely with Loan Officers and borrowers to ensure loan applications are thoroughly completed, while adhering to all company, investor, and industry established standards. The Processor must have excellent interpersonal skills and be driven with the desire to make sure every client has a positive experience with ALCOVA Mortgage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of processing experience
Working knowledge of Encompass, Desktop Underwriter, Loan Prospector, GUS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), and internet applications
Ability to adapt to changing environments, situations, and job responsibilities
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment from a remote workplace
Ability to prioritize complex diversified responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance workload and meet deadlines
Must be willing to assist teammates and build strong relationships with Loan Officers and Operations team members to achieve closing goals
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starting, self-reliant, highly motivated and dependable
Ability to learn new computer systems and programs
Knowledge of state and federal lending guidelines with a thorough understanding of the processes and procedures
Knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, USDA, VA and other investor guidelines
Knowledge of the VA portal
Ability to operate under immense pressure and manage stress well
Compliance with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) requirements are required. Employees must complete annual training in these areas.

Responsibilities

Handles all areas of mortgage loan processing, including, but not limited to, analyzing income and asset documentation, reviewing appraisals, sales contracts, and titles, submitting files to an automate underwriting system, processing loans in Encompass and ordering mortgage insurance
Collect documentation as required to support information provided on the loan application
Thoroughly reviews and resolves all documentation or factual discrepancies prior to submission of the loan to the underwriting department
Reviews file documentation to ensure all necessary items have been requested (e.g., purchase contract, bankruptcy paper, trust documents, etc.)
Orders third-party reports
Maintains dialogue with Loan Officers, Branch Managers, borrowers, lenders, title companies, and other parties as needed
Partners with Loan Officers and Underwriters on difficult and/or exception transactions
Assists Quality Control, Closing, and Post-Closing departments on loan files when necessary
Manages key dates, such as lock expiration, contingency date, contract date, credit doc expiration, and all compliance related dates
Communicates to processing manager if unable to achieve a timeline or to resolve an error
May manage multi-state pipeline of loans
Handles borrower information with the highest degree of care, confidentiality, and professionalism
Escalates any suspected fraudulent loans to Compliance