Mortgage Loan Processor-Closer

• Location 3050 Corporate Way,Miramar, FL, 33025,United States
• Employee Type FT Non Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Individuals in the job are responsible for assisting Tropical Financial Credit Union in the achievement of its purpose of guiding members successfully through the financial marketplace. The Mortgage Loan Processor is responsible for processing and closing first mortgage and HE/HELOC Loan files. This includes gathering all of the information necessary to submit the file to underwriting, clearing conditions and performing closing and funding tasks.

This individual must have a working knowledge of the requirements as directed by Tropical Financial, government agencies and private investors to process and close first mortgage and HE/HELOC loan files. Additionally, the responsibilities include the review of the credit file (credit reports, income, tax returns, financial statements, etc.), the review of the appraisal, title, and inspection reports.

• Provide service that meets the Service Standards defined by Tropical Financial Credit Union; annual goals are established through the Performance Management Process.
• Works independently and manages Mortgage pipeline to ensure deadlines and production goals are met as defined in the individual’s performance appraisal where applicable.
• Processes first mortgage applications from the opening of the file to submission for final underwriting, and through closing, ensuring that the file is complete and accurate and that the file complies with the secondary market, government and investor guidelines. Uses analytical ability and judgment to determine the acceptability of the information and documentation.
• Processes HE/HELOC loan applications from the opening of the file to Closing. Ensures that file meets all TFCU policies and regulatory requirements. Uses analytical ability and judgment to determine the acceptability of the information and documentation.
• Ensures all underwriting and closing conditions as outlined by the underwriter or documentation is obtained and in compliance to secondary market and TFCU requirements.
• Performs final verification processes regarding credit and employment on first mortgage loans. Compares the information received to the application as a final UW review.
• Clears the loan in the LOS system making sure that changes do not affect the salability of the file or the UW commitment. Follows secondary market requirements and take appropriate actions if changes impact original lending decision.
• Coordinates with the title company/Closing agent for the receipt of all closing fees and documents for the preparation of disclosures.
• Prepares the Closing Disclosure within the time frames as outlined by the TRID regulation for first mortgage. Updates the fields in Encompass as required to produce a compliant document.
• Funds the loans by performing the applicable wire transfer transactions for first mortgage loans. For HELOC and home equity loans, books the loan in the core system and issues checks as required.
• Reviews appraisals, title searches, and insurance coverage to ensure compliance with Tropical Financial, agency, and investor requirements.
• Communicates with members and outside companies, as needed, to keep them abreast of the filing process and documentation requirements.
• After performing an analysis, considering alternatives and assessing the risk of action or nonaction, takes appropriate steps when problems are encountered.
• Inputs application data required for HMDA reporting submission ensuring that the data is within compliance standards.
• BSA Compliance: every employee is required to uphold the credit union’s compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering policies and procedures. Specific functions within TFCU will take into consideration the awareness of unusual or suspicious activity that is relevant to the department.
• In addition to any other assigned training courses, online BSA and OFAC courses must be completed at least annually, as made available by the Training and Compliance Departments.
• This position may be subject to SAFE Act Registration…