Loan Processing & Compliance Specialist

Heritage Bank; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Bank in Topeka, KS is seeking a Loan Processor to support the lending team by managing loan documentation, coordinating third-party services, and ensuring files are complete from pre-approval through closing. You will review applications, prepare closing documents, track items, and keep stakeholders updated while ensuring compliance with RESPA, TILA, and HMDA. This position requires strong organization, proficiency with loan origination systems, and a minimum of three years experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree in finance or business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of loan processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Review loan applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare consumer and commercial loan documents for closing.
• Track outstanding documents and follow up with officers and third parties.
• Provide updates on loan status, missing items, and timelines.
• Disburse funds and complete funding steps in the core system.
• Balance loan control daily and reconcile unposted transactions.
• Update interest rates and loan terms in LaserPro.
• Perfect loan collateral: file UCCs, update lien records, record mortgages.
• Upload finalized data to iCore.
• Communicate with internal teams and external parties.
• Ensure pre-closing docs are finalized and uploaded.
• Follow regulatory and internal compliance for processing tasks.
• Participate in audits, quality reviews, and reporting.
• Monitor daily loan pipeline and meet deadlines.
• Escalate issues to keep loans on track.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Microsoft Office

Loan origination systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in finance/business preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Loan origination systems

Job description

Heritage Bank in Topeka, KS is seeking a Loan Processor to support the lending team by managing loan documentation, coordinating third-party services, and ensuring files are complete from pre-approval through closing. You will review applications, prepare closing documents, track items, and keep stakeholders updated while ensuring compliance with RESPA, TILA, and HMDA. This position requires strong organization, proficiency with loan origination systems, and a minimum of three years experience.