Set-up Clerk

Cornerstone-Capital-Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Cornerstone Home Lending seeks a Mortgage Set Up Clerk to support loan originators and customers through the closing process. You will rely on attention to detail, timely processing, and teamwork to ensure accuracy and on-time closings.

Candidates with experience in mortgage processing and knowledge of underwriting guidelines are encouraged; Empower LOS or Salesforce experience is a plus. This role offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and potential bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing mortgage loans and understanding the residential mortgage loan process from application to funding.
• Knowledge of Empower LOS and Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; customer service mindset.
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Process mortgage loans from application to funding and closing.
• Support Loan Originators and Customers through the loan process.
• Coordinate with borrowers, operations staff, title companies, REALTORS to expeditethe mortgage process.
• Monitor workflow to ensure timely closings and stay up to date on market changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tech-savvy

Multitasking

Tools

Empower LOS

Salesforce

Job description

Cornerstone Home Lending, a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, is a unique national home lender with a reputation of amazing service, customer satisfaction, on-time closings, employee retention, and happiness. We employ people who are passionately committed to Cornerstone’s Mission, Vision & Core Convictions. Our brand is known for on-time closings - a key core conviction of Cornerstone. We have successfully navigated our company through many industry cycles and changes in regulations.

We honorGodby using our talents to make apositive differencein the lives of our Team Members, Clients, Shareholders, Communities, and the People who provide services to us.

Who we are looking for:

We are a great company with great people, and we are looking for a Mortgage Set Up Clerk, who will bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a servant heart to our team of top-tier mortgage professionals. This professional will work in a tight-knit, goal-oriented team where our Customers and Loan Officers can rely on them to ensure an accurate and timely closing process.

In this exciting and dynamic role, we are looking for a Mortgage Set Up Clerk who can drive amazing and deep relationships with our Loan Originators and Customers. This professional will partner with our team to assist our Originators and Customers through the loan process.

What you'll need to be successful:

Success in this job relies on your experience in processing mortgage loans and your understanding of the residential mortgage loan process from application to funding and:

• Knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, & VA underwriting guidelines a plus
• Ability to order and review all verification documents; insurance, title work, tax transcripts, verification of employment, verification of deposits, flood certifications, payoffs
• Ability to independently calculate all types of self-employed income a plus
• Ability to assist in funding a minimum of 20 units per month while working towards the same units for the following month.
• Ability to monitor and manage workflow to ensure timely closings
• Maintain product knowledge and stay up to date on changes to market conditions
• Ability to communicate with borrowers, operations staff, title companies, Realtors, etc., to expedite mortgage process.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to mortgage lending.

Qualifications:

• Experience using Empower LOS is a plus.
• SalesForce experience and knowledge on working within a database a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork and customer service a must
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Strong computer and technology related skills
• Able to work independently and proactively, prioritizing workload and handle multiple tasks

What we offer:

Because we recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and a performance-based bonus.

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