Senior Mortgage Loan Funder

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With multiple locations across the U.S. and China, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

The Senior Mortgage Loan Funder is responsible for managing the end-to-end funding process for mortgage loans, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance. This role serves as a subject matter expert and key escalation point, providing guidance to junior team members while partnering cross-functionally with underwriting, closing, title/escrow, and secondary market teams to ensure seamless loan funding and delivery.

• Lead the closing and funding process for mortgage loans, performing a comprehensive review of executed loan documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Review and validate closing packages, including Notes, Closing Disclosures, settlement statements, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all underwriting approvals and prior-to-funding conditions are cleared prior to disbursement
• Act as a senior liaison with escrow officers, title companies, and settlement agents to coordinate timely and accurate loan closings
• Prepare and authorize funding disbursements, including reviewing and approving wire instructions in accordance with fraud prevention and company policies
• Conduct detailed reviews of Loan Estimates, Closing Disclosures, and settlement statements to ensure adherence to TRID and other regulatory requirements
• Identify, resolve, and escalate discrepancies or compliance issues prior to funding
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and quality oversight to junior funders and team members
• Assist in developing and improving funding processes, procedures, and controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk
• Support audits, quality control reviews, and compliance examinations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• At least four years of experience in mortgage funding, closing, processing, or loan operations
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Strong expertise in mortgage regulations, including TRID, RESPA, and TILA, as well as closing documentation requirements
• Advanced experience with Loan Origination Systems (e.g., Encompass) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex loan scenarios
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and support team members while acting as a subject matter expert

East West Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.