Loan Funder

Anchor Loans; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous sick leave & vacation benefits

Performance bonus

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym in Thousand Oaks

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Anchor Loans, based in Thousand Oaks, CA, is hiring a Loan Processor to ensure smooth loan transactions. This role demands strong customer service and organizational skills, along with at least 2 years of loan processing experience. The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office attendance required on certain days and the option for remote work.

Employees enjoy competitive pay between $26–$31 per hour, comprehensive health benefits, and various perks including a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in loan processing experience.
• Ability to maintain a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of loan processing and closing policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure outstanding customer experience for all stakeholders.
• Review all Estimated HUDS thoroughly and accurately.
• Effectively communicate the status of documents to all parties.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Why Anchor Loans?

Anchor Loans is one of several operating companies owned by Pretium Partners (+$60B AUM Financial Services Entity) and is working diligently to expand and grow its lending footprint. Established in 1998, it is the nation’s leading private, direct lender to experienced residential real estate investors and builders, and the first to surpass $10 billion in total fundings. Renowned for expediting financing for developers and investors, we specialize in bridge loans, ground‑up construction, and single‑family rental solutions for non-owner‑occupied projects. Headquartered in beautiful Thousand Oaks, California, Anchor Loans currently lends in 48 states and is expanding into new markets and service lines to better serve its current and future borrowers.

Position Summary

We are looking for a customer‑service‑oriented professional who can effectively communicate with all related parties to successfully close the loan transaction. Able to work collaboratively with loan account coordinators, escrow agents, and title companies to ensure a timely and accurate loan closing process. Assures compliance with investor guidelines and customer service standards, communicates with customers, internal staff, brokers, title companies, etc. to respond to inquiries, resolve problems, and obtain all necessary documentation required to fund the loan.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure an outstanding customer experience for all customers including borrowers, third parties, and internal staff. Review all preliminary title work and obtain clearances as necessary.
• Review all Estimated HUDS thoroughly and with accuracy.
• Clear funding conditions with accuracy.
• Ensure that all files are complete and easy to navigate through and understand.
• Coordinate with post‑closing and asset management for insurance and facility issues.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Resolve any problems and conditions on files.
• Effectively communicate the status of documents and funding to all interested parties including borrower, escrow, title, brokers, agents, etc.
• Prepare accurate funding packages including closing statements, funding figures, and review HUD1 for accuracy against disclosed fees.
• Request wires and coordinate disbursements from title/escrow agents.
• Maintain updated target closing dates with accuracy.
• Ensure proper title insurance coverage.
• Review, approve, and order hazard insurance coverage.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in loan processing.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high‑volume workload in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong customer‑service orientation, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Clear and concise communicator with excellent follow‑up skills.
• Advanced knowledge of loan processing and closing policies, procedures, documents, underwriting requirements, and approvals process.
• Ability to perform clerical work requiring speed and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable on the phone and a people person with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ensure an outstanding customer experience for all customers including borrowers, third parties, and internal staff. Our goal is to establish strong relationships with our customers and leave them with a sense of complete satisfaction in their decision to work with Anchor.
• General knowledge of all department positions: funder, underwriting, borrower package coordinator, evaluation, payments, payoffs, appraisals, draws, post‑closing and finance.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring in‑office reporting to Anchor’s Thousand Oaks, CA office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Remote work is optional on Monday and Friday. Fully remote opportunities are also available. Must be able to start the day at 6:30 am or 7 am PST.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $26–$31 an hour, plus an annual discretionary bonus based on performance of the individual and company.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, vision, basic life/AD&D insurance.
• Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Highly competitive performance bonus.
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement toward professional development.
• Workplace celebrations, team building, charity drives and food‑truck luncheons.
• Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only).
• 12 paid holidays.

Diversity matters to our organization, and we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are welcome and will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, natural origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.