Mortgage Post-Closing Specialist

Mortgage Post-Closing Specialist

Do you have 3 - 5 years past work experience performing Mortgage Post Closing tasks for a Credit Union, Bank, or related financial institution? Audit closed loan packages, clear conditions, and ensure mortgage loan compliance.

Position Status – Full Time non-exempt (Hourly)

Reports To: Retail Credit Underwriting Manager

Target hiring pay range: $21.10 - $26.37 per hour

The listed pay information includes the minimum rate of pay to the mid-point rate of pay for the posted position. The actual compensation for this position may vary based upon, but not limited to, licenses or certifications, education or equivalent work experience, market data, qualifications, relevant experience, prior work and performance history, geographic location, and business sector.

We believe great work is to be rewarded with great benefits. Our benefits include, but aren't limited to, medical coverage with generous company contributions, dental with employee only coverage paid by the company, vision with employee only coverage paid by the company, paid time-off, 401k plan with a defined company match, company paid long-term disability, short term disability, and company paid holidays.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist Center Parc Credit Union (CPCU) to live out our Mission, "To help our members achieve financial success by providing exceptional products and service."

The Mortgage Post-Closing Specialist is responsible for ensuring mortgage loans are properly documented, audited, and delivered post-closing to meet investor, regulatory, and internal requirements. This includes a comprehensive review of all loan packages and final confirmation that all legal and secondary documents are executed properly.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Adhere to and deliver on Center Parc's core values:
1. Serve Exceptionally
2. Commit to Better
3. Find the Fun
4. Invest in Integrity
5. Follow the Numbers
6. Go Forth and Conquer
7. Protect with Passion
2. Ensure all required documents (notes, mortgages, Deeds of Trust, assignment riders, disclosures, title endorsements, flood insurances, taxes, PMI, etc.) are present, properly executed with correct signatures and dated, and properly recorded.
3. Identify, research, and resolve post-closing exceptions, document errors, missing documents, and title or vesting issues through follow up with origination, closing, underwriting, title companies, and other third-party vendors.
4. Verify recording of security instruments and maintain tracking of recording confirmations documents and final title policies; obtain and file recorded documents.
5. Ensure the loan file meets specific secondary market investor requirements to facilitate a seamless sale (includes clearing Guild post-closing conditions).
6. Prepare and deliver loan files and electronic documents to investors; complete required delivery schedules and reporting.
7. As applicable, coordinate with custodians and warehouse lenders regarding funding documentation, endorsements, and custodial deliveries.
8. As needed, prepare package supplemental documents (mortgage assignments, satisfactions, estoppel certificates).
9. Update loan origination and post-closing tracking systems with statuses, documentation, and status notes; compare the final loan data in Meridian Link Mortgage/Meridian Ling Consumer against the physical or digital documents to ensure 100% accuracy in interest rates, loan terms, and borrower information.
10. Maintain logs of common errors or reoccurring issues; recommend process improvements to reduce exceptions, shorten delivery timelines, and improve file quality.
11. Complete requests of varying degrees of complexity; some moderate in nature and others requiring extensive research and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
12. Ensure loan compliance and adhere to the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Military Lending Act (MLA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), the Universal Code (UCC), Regulation Z, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), and any other state or federal regulation associated with the granting of credit that are applicable to the position.
13. Demonstrate strong attention to detail, with the ability to review complex financial documents and identify errors or omissions.
14. Effectively use written and oral communication skills in daily correspondence and completion of tasks and consistently presents a positive image of the Credit Union.
15. Exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple loan packages simultaneously.
16. Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
17. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritize daily work to meet deadlines and goals.
18. Attend ongoing training as needed, including on and off-site workshops and webinars to maintain a prominent level of knowledge related to the position.
19. Comply with all aspects of BSA/AML and OFAC regulations as they relate to this position.
20. The ability to travel overnight or to other business locations is less than 5%.
21. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports. May manage day-to-day tasks through indirect reporting relationships or through a matrixed management approach and the ability to collaboratively interact with internal and external partners.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• An associate's degree in business management, business administration, related field of study or 2 years' related mortgage closing work experience in lieu of a degree
• 3 years mortgage post-closing, mortgage operations or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency with 10-Key calculator, keying skills, Microsoft Office software, and document imaging systems
• A working knowledge and understanding of mortgage regulations, compliance, and mortgage loan products

Preffered Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, related field of study or an additional 2 years of specific mortgage post-closing work experience in lieu of a degree
• 4 years of mortgage loan processing experience in a credit union
• Familiarity with investor guidelines (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, other secondary investors)
• Certified Mortgage Processor certification (CMP) or other certifications related to the position
• Advanced understanding of mortgage regulations, compliance, and mortgage loan products
• Proficiency with loan origination systems (LOS), Symitar, and Meridian Link Mortgage

Physical Job Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines such as calculator, computer, printer, facsimile, telephone, copier, etc. Must be able to stand, bend and stoop as needed. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 5 to 25 pounds

Center Parc Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability status or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Center Parc Credit Union prohibits harassment based on the same protected classes and criteria.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The requirements for the position listed are general and are not all inclusive. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Human Resources.

Please note that an employment offer, and your continued employment are contingent upon acceptable results of a background and credit check, and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the U.S.