Closing Coordinator

Compeer Financial; Town of Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 47,100 - 66,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution of up to 9%

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work schedules

Vacation and holidays paid time off

Job summary

Compeer Financial is seeking a dedicated professional for a unique opportunity to contribute to real estate financing tasks in Fond du Lac, WI. You will be responsible for accurately processing, closing, funding, and servicing transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

This role offers a hybrid working option, allowing you to work up to 50% from home. Ideal candidates possess a degree in a related field and have knowledge of loan approval processes and real estate documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate on-site and off-site closings with clients.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Knowledge of title insurance and real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process, close, fund and service transactions secured by real estate properties.
• Ensure transactions meet legal compliance with lending laws.
• Review and coordinate necessary documents for transactions.

Skills

Closing Agent License

Insurance Producer License (preferred)

Notary Public (commissioned)

Knowledge of loan approval processes

Basic accounting and mathematical skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, legal, agriculture or related field

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401(k) (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

Where you will work:

This position offers a hybrid option to allow for occasional remote work, primarily working out of the Fond du Lac, WI office location.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate processing, closing, funding and servicing of transactions secured by real estate properties. Ensures closings are completed in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

A typical day:

• Follows established organizational policies and procedures to ensure transactions meet legal compliance with lending laws and regulations.
• Collects documents and ensures appropriate due diligence is completed to confirm all underwriting conditions are met.
• Coordinates with Compeer departments and external companies to order title commitments, appraisals and flood zone determinations. Follows regulatory guidance as applicable.
• Reviews title insurance commitments, deeds, real estate title documents, Uniform Commercial Code filings, fixture filings, and other related documents to confirm the organization's collateral lien position. Confirms legal documents required to close a transaction and parties required to sign each legal document.
• Independently creates or reviews settlement statements and/or disbursement agreements in accordance with the transaction to ensure the funds are disbursed accurately.
• Coordinates on-site and off-site closings with internal and external clients and executes the closing transaction with clients by explaining all forms, answering client questions and securing appropriate signatures on all documents, as needed. May perform witness closings.
• Administers funding execution and proper booking and data maintenance.
• Work with Legal Department and Title Review teams on collateral related documents, such as Consents, Subordinations and Contract Assignments, as needed. Drafts supplemental loan closing documents when necessary.
• Works closely with internal and external clients to set up, organize, verify and close mortgage loans, short-term loans and large transactions for all business units serving the organization's clients.
• Collaborates with sales to service all aspects of client relationships within the lending territory. Assists team members with transactions and loan servicing.
• Assists Lending Client Coordinators by providing backup to all job functions as needed.
• Conducts a post-close review of transactions to ensure they were closed in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Reviews all documents related to the transaction.
• Documents the actions that were taken to ensure the organization has obtained the expected lien position or its equivalent, as required by law and by the organization's policies and procedures.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, legal, agriculture or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Closing Agent License; Insurance Producer License preferred (or ability to obtain within twelve months (where applicable).
• Commissioned as a Notary Public for the state (or ability to obtain within three months); may include e-notary.
• Working knowledge of loan approval processes and requirements, personal property security documents, real estate, legal, banking, security requirements and title insurance.
• Working knowledge of legal descriptions and collateral documents to gather appropriate information for document preparation.
• Basic accounting and mathematical skills to calculate data, reconcile funds and determine payoffs.

How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

Base Pay: $47,100 — $66,600 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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