Mortgage Closer III

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Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• The Mortgage Closer, Team Lead is primarily responsible for providing leadership to team members in the closing and post closing department. Close loans for a pipeline of Loan Officers. Assure loans are closed in accordance to regulatory and investor guidelines. Track issues to determine if additional training is required or processes need to be changed. Run and monitor daily, weekly and monthly closing and post closing reports. Maintain close communication with customers, sales partners and Operations Manager to ensure proper and timely fulfillment. Responsible for participating in the achievement of corporate sales and service goals to build customer (external/internal) relationships and enhance shareholder value.
• Provides leadership to the Closing and Post Closing Departments.
• Monitor compliance of the closers and post closer to investor and government requirements and oversee daily workflow.
• Responsible for sending closing instructions and reviewing HUD-1 Settlement statements to assure adherence to Regulatory and Investor guidelines.
• Assure loans are closed and shipped in a timely manner by monitoring reporting systems.
• Verify underwriting and funding conditions are signed off on underwriting approval.
• Obtain essential documentation to prepare closing documents and disbursement of funds.
• Scrutinize pend notifications from investors to determine there are track records of errors or issues that need to be addressed.
• Trains/mentors, may have informal supervisory responsibilities (not including hire/terminate staff).
• Acts as a formal resource to colleagues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• 5-8 years related experience
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Level of Complexity and Scope

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbs.
• Frequently lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently sits, stands and walks.

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Development and Training

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide .

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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