Loan Processor

Lower Loan Processor

Here at Lower, we believe homeownership is the key to building wealth, and we're making it easier and more accessible than ever. As a mission-driven fintech, we simplify the home-buying process through cutting-edge technology and a seamless customer experience.

With tens of billions in funded home loans and top ratings on Trustpilot (4.8), Google (4.9), and Zillow (4.9), we're a leader in the industry. But what truly sets us apart? Our people. Join us and be part of something bigger.

The Loan Processor is responsible for routing mortgage loan files through internal processing systems accurately and efficiently. This includes, but not limited to, document prep, processing, closing, accounting, reporting, and customer service. This position is vital to the sales staff within Lower, LLC to promote efficient and correct workflow to meet sales and budget goals.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Columbus, OH office. We may consider Scottsdale, AZ or other remote locations for processors with strong experience using Encompass software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Loan Officers, Managers and staff to promote open and effective communication and to ensure quality service delivery to customers.
• Manage the loan pipeline report to ensure loans are processed on time and meet guidelines.
• Develop and maintain workflows for all stages of document preparation, closing, file documentation, and collateral management.
• Monitor loan turnaround time.
• Design and implement operating procedures and benchmarks that promote efficient processing of loan requests.
• Organize and direct document preparation, loan file content, and loan approval reviews prior to loan closing; make corrections as necessary.
• Verify that all loans are processed in compliance with established federal and state regulations, company policies, and secondary market processing guidelines.
• Resolve customer service issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Daily interaction with vendor relationships such as credit bureaus, appraisers, etc.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working in a loan processing or similar operational role within the mortgage industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume pipeline, with past experience and ongoing capacity to successfully process 16+ loans per month while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of mortgage documentation and workflow.
• Experience working with mortgage loan origination systems (LOS), with a strong preference for hands-on experience using Encompass.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from groups of managers, employees, vendors, government agents, secondary market partners, and the general public; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Very high reasoning skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Lower provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.