Funding Specialist

The Funding Specialist 1 is responsible for the review of closing packages to ensure loans are fully compliant before approving to fund or purchase. This position is located in our Paramus, NJ Headquarters, this is not a remote role.

• Utilize checklist to complete pre-funding / pre-purchase review of executed closing documents
• Communicate with inside staff, loan officers, settlement agents and lenders to ensure loans are funded and purchased in a timely manner
• Determine all underwriting pre-funding and pre-purchase conditions have been satisfied
• Maintain data integrity of LOS fields
• Verify and balance wire amounts for daily reconciliation
• Coordinate and follow up with settlement agents to ensure loans are fully disbursed
• Follow established procedures and guidelines, with basic or limited decision‑making authority

• Team player who shows a positive attitude and collaborative skills
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality
• Strong time‑management skills, along with the ability to multitask
• Must be able to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications, specifically Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• The ability to work in office Monday – Friday 8:30-5:00pm