Loan Documentation Specialist

Commercial-Bank; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial-Bank is seeking an organized professional to process, document, and close mortgage loans, HELOCs, and other consumer loans. You will prepare closing packages, fund upon signing, and ready loans for secondary-market sale when required.

The role requires 2 years of banking experience, strong communication, and a proactive attitude to stay compliant with evolving mortgage regulations. This is an in-office position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Advanced education in accounting, business administration or related field preferred.
• 2 years Banking Experience or related experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process, document, and close mortgage loans, HELOCs, and other consumer loans.
• Prepare closing packages and fund after signatures.
• Prepare loans for sale on secondary market as needed.
• Stay current with regulatory/compliance changes affecting mortgage lending and processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Advanced education in accounting or business

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Adobe Reader

Mortgage Bot LOS

Outlook

Scanning Sites

LaserPro

FHLBI Sites

Private Mortgage Insurance

Horizon XE

FIS Image Centre

BAI Learning & Development

Job description

Summary of Duties

The position requires a high level of organization skills and attention to detail. Must be able to identify priorities and deadlines and determine work schedules to meet those deadlines for processing HELOC, consumer, and mortgage loan files and recordkeeping. Must be able to work effectively in a fast past work environment and be self-motivated. Must possess PC skills at an intermediate level. The ability to make decisions within set parameters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Included but are not limited to:

• Assume responsibility for the processing, documentation, and closing of mortgage loans, HELOC’s and other consumer loan types.
• Responsible for preparing the loan closing packages and funding these packages after documents are signed.
• Prepare loans for sale on secondary market, as needed.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory/compliance changes impacting mortgage lending and processing.

Other Functions

1. Familiar with and abides by all bank regulations including but not limited to BSA and OFAC.
2. Adhere and comply with all Bank Policies.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications & Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification/Licensing:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Advanced education in accounting, business administration or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years Banking Experience or related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a team setting.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must possess PC skills at an intermediate level. Ability to use the Internet.
• Ability to learn compliance and law issues as they apply to mortgages.

Equipment Used

• PC, laser printer, calculator, copy machine, scanner, mobile devices such as iPad and iPhone or similar.

Software Used

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Reader, Mortgage Bot LOS, Outlook, Scanning Sites, LaserPro, FHLBI Sites, Private Mortgage Insurance websites.
• Horizon XE, FIS Image Centre, BAI Learning & Development and various other financial institution platform systems.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in front of a computer for extended periods of hours; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Must be able to travel from location to location throughout the office and to other bank offices, clients, and outside meetings. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In-person work is required. Regular and prompt attendance is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office setting with low to moderate noise level work environment; and, at times in various other environments of the clients they meet with.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance:

Commercial Bank provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Commercial Bank will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.