Loan Documentation Specialist

First Independence Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

First Independence Bank in Chicago is seeking a loan documentation specialist to support commercial loan processing and ensure accuracy in HMDA reporting. You will prepare, review, and file loan documents, and coordinate with staff and customers.

The role demands reliability, organization, multi-tasking, and strong communication. You will handle compliance checks, payoffs, lien releases, and liaise with title companies, attorneys, borrowers and lenders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a loan documentation role.
• Familiar with loan file structure and loan origination software.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supply information on HMDA reportable loans processed to management.
• Orders all Flood Certificates, UCCs and COGS, Title Work, etc.
• Complete documentation checklist by reviewing commercial loan file.
• Identify and clear compliance issues.
• Type all commercial loan documentation – New, Renewals, Extensions, Letters of Credit, etc.
• Receive and review loan package after closing for completeness and facilitate correction of deficiencies.
• Receive requests for payoffs.
• Recordation of Collateral Instruments.
• Prepare instrument and forward to County or State for recording FIB collateral.
• Print Paid Note Audit report, identify and process all paid off loans.
• Prepares Paid Note Audit Collateral Release Forms.
• Prepare and process all necessary discharges of liens and ticklers.
• Act as liaison for deals requiring services from title companies, attorneys, borrower(s)/guarantor(s) and lender
• Commercial loan documentation and laser-pro background preferred
• Perform all other duties and projects assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Loan file experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Loan origination software

Job description

Primary duty is documenting all commercial loans and processing paid off loans
Must be reliable, organized and capable of multi-tasking on a daily basis
Must be able to communicate well with Staff and Customers

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supply information on HMDA reportable loans processed to management
• Orders all Flood Certificates, UCC’s and COGS, Title Work, etc.
• Complete documentation checklist by reviewing commercial loan file
• Identify and clear compliance issues
• Type all commercial loan documentation – New, Renewals, Extensions, Letters of Credit, etc.
• Receive and review loan package after closing for completeness and facilitate correction of deficiencies
• Receive requests for payoffs
• Recordation of Collateral Instruments
• Prepare instrument and forward to County or State for recording FIB collateral
• Print Paid Note Audit report, identify and process all paid off loans
• Prepares Paid Note Audit Collateral Release Forms
• Prepare and process all necessary discharges of liens and ticklers
• Act as liaison for deals requiring services from title companies, attorneys, borrower(s)/guarantor(s) and lender
• Commercial loan documentation and laser-pro background preferred
• Perform all other duties and projects assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a loan documentation role.
• Familiar with loan file structure and loan origination software.
• Computer skills and knowledge of word and excel programs.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.

First Independence Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, veteran status, or other category protected by local, state, or federal law.

First Independence Bank offers competitive compensation and benefits which include: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. Also, 401(k) and paid time off.