Closer

First Federal Bank

Mandeville, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Disbursements, Documentation, Fannie Mae (FNMA), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), File Audits, Freddie Mac (FHLMC), Funding, Health Plan, Life Insurance, Loan Funding, Loan Processing, Loans, Mortgage, Multitasking, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reimbursement, Sales Closing Skills, Time Management, Underwriting, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mandeville, LA
POSTED
2 days ago

At First Federal Bank,core values speak to the heart of an organization and are the essence of a company’s identity. Everything we do is centered around our community, customer service, our stability, and being trustworthy. These values support our mission and vision, shape our culture, and provide a foundation for the future.

 

 Offering a dynamic benefit package that includes but is not limited to:

  • Four Medical Plan Offerings to choose from
  • Employer HSA Contributions (Coverage/Plan exclusions)
  • Employer Provided Life Insurance Policy
  • Annual Health Incentive
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Generous Match 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays based on the Federal Reserve Calendar

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for reviewing the file and completing a pre-audit form and determining if the loan is ready to close.
- Responsible for the proficient use of closing software.
- Accountable for catching any clerical or system errors made in the loan package or in calculating the payoff.
- Assure that all underwriting conditions are met prior to sending out closing packages.
- Timely delivery of closing packages to settlement agent.
- Must interact with settlement agents, customers, loan officers and processors daily.
- Responsible for preparing the Closing Disclosure (CD) and insuring it meets the Underwriting guidelines.
- Responsible for communicating and resolving issues with Closing Agents while the borrowers are at closing.
- Responsible for completing a pre-funding audit on each file prior to disbursement.
- Responsible for knowing and understanding how to fund loans.
- Provides the best service to our customers with innovative and creative solutions.


Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years mortgage closing experience.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of agency and underwriting guidelines.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles such as debiting and crediting.
- Knowledge of FHA, USDA, VA, FNMA and FHLMC guidelines.
- Must have the ability to meet sudden deadlines.
- Must be multi-task oriented.
- Must have excellent PC Skills.
- Knowledge of closing practices, mortgage documentation, recording practices, title/abstract legalities.
- Some formal Underwriting or Processing experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of lending guidelines for all states is a plus.
- Knowledge of how to use MSP.  Extended hours sitting and performing computer tasks may be required.

-Employees confirm they are able to perform the essential functions of this position to continue employment with First Federal Bank.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. 

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