Mortgage Loan Closer II

This position is located at ourSioux Falls, SD Downtown branch.

What's Important to You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY
The Mortgage Loan Closer II is responsible for accurate preparation of the closing disclosure, closing documents, and funding of the loan until purchased by the investor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages assigned mortgage pipelines while being cognizant of service levels, quality and compliance, and client expectations.

• Reviews file documentation to verify compliance with Bank, regulatory, and investor requirements such as conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and state bond programs.

• Reviews sales contract for all signatures, loan type, and correct date; validates fees and verifies all attachments or addendums are scanned.

• Updates the Loan Origination Software (LOS) to match file documentation as it is received; verifies all file contacts have been entered into the LOS.

• Reviews drive findings from Data Verify and clears any LDP/GSA issues that arise.

• Runs Mavent and Early Check for any compliance issues and ensures all are addressed appropriately; validates all invoices for closing and balances with a Settlement Agent.

• Reviews and validates all request for wires submitted by team utilizing existing procedures and guidelines.

• Assist in the closing and administration of mortgage loans according to established regulations and procedures.

• Supports all other roles involved in loan origination and processing to accurately gather documents and coordinate with the title company to close the loan.

• Verifies that loan files meet all applicable regulatory requirements in preparation for loan closing, adherence to disclosure timeframes for Closing Disclosure (CD) delivery, while working with various settlement agents to ensure closings are held on time with error free documents.

• Provides exceptional turn-time on a high volume of mortgage loan transactions.

• Provides guidance to other team members to include leadership and mentoring.

• Recommends and drives process improvements.

• Assists with peer coaching, development, training, and back-up support.

• Troubleshoots system issues as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to comprehend complex income situations for qualifying purposes.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

• 4-6 years banking experience with an emphasis on loan processing and real estate lending preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently

• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)

• Sitting - Frequently

• Overtime - Subject to business need

• Noise Level - Moderate

• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)

• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required