Senior Loan Closer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares all loan documents for signature, verifies the accuracy of the loan files, and ensures the file has all completed documents prior to closing.
• Ensures loan closing is progressing while working with the cross-functional team of Bankers, Credit Administration, Commercial Relationship Specialists.
• Prepares and executes the transfer of lender funds for disbursement.
• Coordinates and communicates with borrowers, title companies, and/or attorneys to schedule closings, prepares documents, and reviews instructions, as necessary.
• Provides the customer, bankers, credit administration, CRS, and borrower’s attorney with timely and periodic status updates of the loan application.
• Collects required documentation from applicants and follows up on missing items.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents for recurring internal reports.
• Reviews underwriting conditions and works with the underwriting to clear the loan for closing.
• Orders all necessary documents needed for the loan.
• Ensures that all customer files are complete and in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and internal loan policies.
• Ensures customer privacy, security of loan files, and appropriate staff access.
• Prepares denial letters and cancels files when necessary.
• Maintains a pipeline report and notifies management of status as needed.
• Performs scanning and indexing of documentation for loans and credit files as needed.
• Adheres specifically to all bank policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, and laws.
• Has responsibility for following regulatory requirements, including those pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), customer identification program (CIP), and OFAC, to assist in the identification, detection, and deterrent of money laundering or other unlawful activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or GED required. An associate or bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in loan operations.
• Knowledge of loan products, guidelines, and documentation requirements is required.
• Knowledge of computer systems as they relate to bank lending activities, including Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and Outlook, is necessary.
• Knowledge of Jack Henry Silverlake Core Processing and Laser Pro preferred.
• Experience managing multiple tasks while delivering the highest level of customer service with minimal supervision.
• Organized and detailed-oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle unusual circumstances to alleviate obstacles and proceed with timely loan closing.

• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word via email or verbally.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, use your arm and legs and sit most of the time.
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and preparing documentation.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned
• Obeys all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

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