Branch Closer

Gathers CPL, wire instructions, title fees, complete verbal employment verifications, request payoffs

Reviews title commitment and all documents in loan file that are needed for closing to ensure accuracy

Orders, prepares, and delivers closing documents in timely manner to meet compliance with regulation timelines and to help ensure on-time closings

Reviews file for optional table funding

Reconciles invoices, inputs and reviews final closing and settlement fees

Submits preliminary and final closing documents to settlement agents and loan originators

Prepares wire/funding requests and submits to warehouse funding and/or investor

Reviews completed closing documents for accuracy

Authorizes the disbursement of the loan proceeds to settlement agent or works with the funder to ensure authorization is issued

Understands and strives to meet or exceed all operational metrics

Assists with post-closing issues to ensure sale of loan

Participates in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Adopts Fairway values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions

Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Performs other duties as assigned

Solid knowledge and understanding of Document Prep Vendor

Solid knowledge and understanding of Encompass

Extensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of loan programs: Conventional, FHA, USDA, and VA

Extensive knowledge and understanding of TLTA and ALTA commitments

Extensive knowledge and understanding of high cost, FMNA 5%, HOEPA, and HPML

Extensive knowledge and understanding of TRID closing regulations

Extensive knowledge and understanding of customer service and intrapersonal best practices

Extensive knowledge and understanding of mortgage loan programs and documents

High School diploma or equivalency degree

3+ years of mortgage banking experience in closing and/or document preparation preferred

2+ years of general mortgage banking preferred

Demonstrated experience discussing complex business and technology issues with business users and customers

Demonstrated experience researching information, problem solving, and making solid business decisions

Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting data, and critical thinking

Demonstrated experience utilizing multiple technology platforms simultaneously

Demonstrated experience effectively managing relationships with internal and external partners

Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced and changing environment

Demonstrated experience with attention to detail, written and oral communication, time management, multi-tasking, and working in a team atmosphere adhering to tight deadlines

Demonstrated experience with MS Office software products including 10 key

This position is primarily a work remote position

This position involves extended periods of time sitting at a computer in a desk

Local travel may be required for company or career-related meetings, programs, or events