Homeownership Eligibility & Loan-Review Specialist

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K with 3% match

Paid time off

Holidays

Store discount at Milwaukee ReStores

Employee referral program

Job summary

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Homeowner Eligibility Specialist to review and decision applicant files, support loan processing, and build a pipeline of qualified families for affordable homeownership.

The role requires attention to detail, understanding of housing programs, and the ability to work with diverse communities. It is a full-time, hourly position with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Background in residential lending, affordable housing, banking, finance, or accounting, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with diverse demographics.
• Familiarity with mortgage loan documentation and underwriting standards.
• Strong personal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist applicants in completing their loan applications, follow through to closing, and resolve any problems with guidelines and compliance
• Organize applicant files and expedite the acquisition of documents required to determine program eligibility as part of the Family Services Department
• Communicate file status and need for documentation to applicants/partner families
• Recertify documents (income, assets, credit) to verify program eligibility at multiple stages of the homebuyer process
• Process loan files in preparation for loan closings with the Loan Closing Specialist
• Provide resources to denied applicants to overcome homeownership barriers
• Represent MHFH at community events, businesses, and organizations for recruitment of new applicants and outreach

Skills

Residential lending

Affordable housing

Finance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Homeowner Eligibility Specialist to review and decision applicant files, support loan processing, and build a pipeline of qualified families for affordable homeownership.

The role requires attention to detail, understanding of housing programs, and the ability to work with diverse communities. It is a full-time, hourly position with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.