Consumer Loan Closing Specialist

Home24bank; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Bank in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Consumer Loan Closing Specialist to review and prepare closing documents for various consumer loan types, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations. The role involves coordinating appraisals, flood determinations, and lien perfection while maintaining strong customer service to internal clients.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent banking experience, plus several years in loan documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent years of relative experience.
• Three years’ banking experience with two+ years in loan documentation preferred.
• Strong computer, analytical and organizational abilities; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review loan closing documentation for accuracy per policy and regulations.
• Prepare accurate loan closing docs for various loan types including auto, unsecured, and real estate secured.
• Order flood determinations and appraisals; coordinate title work with attorneys and title companies.
• Verify accuracy of loan documents, endorsements and lien positions; ensure proper insurance and flood requirements.
• Calculate final loan amounts and balance settlement statements; maintain knowledge of compliance issues.
• Assist lenders by communicating changes in loan-related fees; provide customer service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent years of relative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

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Consumer Loan Closing Specialist

Active - Regular full-time Hourly Kaliste Saloom.Annex, Lafayette, LA, US

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position is responsible for reviewing and preparing consumer loan closing documentation in accordance with loan policy, state, and federal regulations.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Review loan closing documentation for accuracy on all consumer loans in accordance with loan policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare accurate loan closing documentation for all consumer loan types, including CD/Savings Secured loans, Auto Loans, Unsecured Loans and Real Estate Secured Loans.
• Order Flood Determinations and accurately prepare flood notices if property is in a defined flood hazard area
• Order appraisals and engage attorneys for necessary loan transactions which include but is not limited to title work from title companies, Clerk of Court and/or attorneys. Review appraisals and title work to recommend any needed corrective documentation to ensure Home Bank will have a valid lien position.
• Verify accuracy of loan documentation including, but not limited to legal descriptions, closing dates, signatures required for lien perfection, preliminary title (title policy, title opinion, etc.) to ensure proper endorsements and lien position, insurance coverage, flood requirements, etc.
• Responsible for calculating final loan amounts and ensuring the settlement statement is balanced.
• Independently identify the appropriate documentation required to ensure proper lien perfection
• Verify appropriate authority provided for loan approval
• Prepare monthly reports as defined by management
• Maintain current knowledge of legal and compliance issues to ensure that all loans processed adhere to applicable state and federal regulations
• Assist in keeping all lenders aware of changes in loan related fees and other relevant information
• Provide a high level of customer service through assistance and consultation with internal clients regarding specific transactions and potential issues
• Maintain exception tracking on any exceptions approved by management prior to closing. Ensure that any exceptions are approved appropriately
• Work with Loan Admin personnel to resolve loan exceptions
• Accept additional duties assigned which include but are not limited to working as a backup for Commercial Closing and other areas in the Credit Department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent years of relative experience
• Three years’ banking experience with two or more years preferably in the loan documentation environment
• Good computer, analytical and organizational abilities with attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of consumer lending processes including consumer loan documentation, software platforms, internal loan processes, governmental regulations and requirements preferred
• Possess an ability to work under strict deadlines with shifting priorities
• Ability to apply independent thought and logic in order to provide the customer with an accurate loan package
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Ability to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects, and independently drive for results.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to change and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to diagnose, resolve or elevate a critical situation.

HOME BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GOOD CREDIT IS A MUST

CREDIT REPORT IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT