Mortgage Loan Processor - Refinance

American Financing; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability coverage

Maternity leave

Desk equipment provided

Job summary

American Financing in Colorado is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Processor to efficiently process and close residential loans monthly, maintaining a productive pipeline and ensuring timely closings in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

You will train and guide new or underperforming processors on systems, workflows, and best practices, while collaborating with underwriting and closing teams to maximize quality and speed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mortgage lending or related experience.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willing to work overtime and lift up to 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure environment for processing loan files.
• Verify credit-related documentation including employment, assets, rental history, and credit reports.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to obtain necessary documentation for loan approval.
• Review documentation and provide conditions for loan approvals in compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Utilize LOS and AUS for loan tracking and processing.
• Ensure all required disclosures are provided to clients in a timely manner.
• Manage loan pipeline to ensure timely closings and high COE.

Skills

Mortgage lending

English proficiency

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability

Overtime willingness

Physical stamina

Tools

LOS (Loan Origination System)

AUS

Job description

Compensation: $40K base pay plus bonus with total compensation up to $155K+ per year

At American Financing, we're innovators with imagination. We do what it takes to help customers achieve their financial goals. And we stay ahead of the competition by challenging ourselves to become more efficient. We are one of the fastest-growing national mortgage lenders because we don't follow the status quo.

See what it's like to work for a national mortgage lender that truly values its employees. Wherever your passions lie, you can find rewarding work and new opportunities here.

• Casual work environment
• Family-owned, Customer-focused
• Denver Post Top Workplace
• Top 50 Family-Owned Business
• Best of Colorado Business
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-growing Private Company

Job Summary

The Employee is responsible for efficiently processing and closing residential mortgage loans on a monthly basis, maintaining a pipeline that meets or exceeds minimum production requirements. This role requires the secure and accurate collection and management of all loan documentation, ensuring timely and compliant closings in accordance with regulatory and company standards. Additionally, the Employee will provide guidance and training to new or underperforming processors, supporting their understanding of systems, workflows, and best practices.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of mortgage lending or related experience
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Punctual and reliable
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Comfortable with prolonged computer work and occasional lifting (up to 15 lbs)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure environment for processing loan files.
• Procure and verify credit-related documentation, including employment, assets, rental history, credit reports, and other required verifications.
• Research and resolve account issues for customers as needed.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors (appraisal, title, insurance, etc.) to obtain necessary documentation for loan approval.
• Review documentation and provide conditions for loan approvals in compliance with underwriting guidelines, including borrower, credit, and collateral documentation.
• Analyze and interpret financial data in accordance with industry standards and parameters.
• Utilize loan origination systems (LOS) and automated underwriting systems (AUS) for loan tracking and processing.
• Provide administrative and operational support to management and loan officers as needed.
• Ensure all required disclosures (state, federal, and company-specific) are provided to clients in a timely manner.
• Report any potential misrepresentation or fraudulent activity to the Branch Manager or Processing Supervisor.
• Communicate all issues affecting loan processing and approval to the applicable loan officer.Collaborate with underwriting and closing departments to maintain quality and efficiency in loan submissions.
• Suggest improvements to loan processing systems and workflows to the Processing Manager when appropriate.
• Assist in problem-solving to ensure the successful closing of residential loans.
• Manage loan pipeline effectively to ensure timely closings, maintaining a 90% or higher COE (Close of Escrow) success ratio.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation: $40K base pay plus bonus with total compensation up to $155K+ per year

What We Bring

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Paid time off and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Long-term paid disability
• Paid maternity and bonding leave
• Full desk equipment provided

American Financing Corporation (AFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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