Mortgage Closing Specialist I

What You’ll Do:

• Assign pipeline reporting to title reviewers, review pipeline reports, and manage title review box.
• Maintain effective communication with all necessary parties involved in closing a transaction, from the customer, broker, correspondent, settlement agent, loan officer, post-closing, loan delivery, mortgage servicing, mortgage accounting, funding and co-workers to ensure a seamless closing experience.
• Work with various internal departments as well as external organizations to obtain closing related documentation or obtain necessary information needed to complete a closing (i.e., payoffs, subordination's, release's, tax, title, homeowners/flood information).
• Perform a thorough and accurate review of the file to ensure the loan is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines and obtain verbal verification of employment on all borrower's that are income qualified.
• This also includes but is not limited to reviewing homeowners, flood, title and tax related documents.
• Follow up on rate lock expirations and document expirations.
• Review system of record information to ensure CD can be prepared and that all documentation submitted for CD Issuance is complete and accurate.
• Proactively contact the Settlement Agents throughout collaboration process to obtain all necessary information such as fees and contact information for CD purposes.
• Evaluate close dates throughout process to ensure process is on target to meet those dates and ensure proper communication is being done to applicable parties if close date has to be changed.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Maintain the client's internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client's brand.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.
• Work closely with both Internal and External Customers such as co-workers, borrower(s) and Settlement Agents.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of Closing and customer service experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience producing an initial and final Closing Disclosure.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience producing a final closing package.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a residential mortgage closer.

• Associate Degree.
• Strong PC skills with knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and email software.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on information provided.
• Versatility and flexibility working within an ever-changing fast-paced mortgage environment.
• Ability to adapt to new policies and procedures to improve processes and workflow.
• Ability to function within time constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily workload.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliable and dependable.
• Prior Mortgage experience in Mortgage Closing whether at a Lender, Title Company or Settlement Agent's office.
• Solid knowledge of Department software.
• Knowledge of Product, Investor and Compliance Requirements.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.