HL Post Closing Specialist, Sr

About The Role

Responsible for Home Lending post‑closing process by ensuring loan files meet investor requirements. Ensure documentation and file are fully complete and in compliance.

• Ensure loan files meet investor requirements and documentation is fully complete and in compliance.
• Collaborate with Funding, Secondary, and other operational and sales associates to facilitate delivery of complete and compliant loan packages to investors.
• Perform downloads from electronic loan files to imaging and depository systems.
• Issue and guarantee mortgage loans using external websites, activation and payment of mortgage insurance.
• Deliver excellent data integrity and accuracy while maintaining service level agreements and regulatory compliance.
• Partner and collaborate with all HL associates to ensure open communication, timely responses, expedient and accurate trailing condition gathering and clearing, and a superior customer experience.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with all bank regulations for the assigned job function; keep up to date on regulation and policy changes, follow all bank policies and procedures, and complete required training.
• Assist with coaching, mentoring, or training others; act as a subject‑matter expert when needed.
• Foster the Columbia corporate culture, take personal initiative, and embrace the bank’s vision to become "Business Bank of Choice."
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED (preferred).
• 2‑4 years of experience in mortgage lending, processing, funding, title, escrow or related field and at least 5 years as a Post‑Closing Specialist (Required).
• Advanced knowledge of mortgage loan documents and title, escrow, and general mortgage flow and functions or related banking or financial field.
• Advanced understanding of regulatory requirements or ability to understand and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal communication and personal interaction skills, able to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage internal and external customer relationships.
• Strong organizational and reading comprehension skills.
• Proficient with personal computer and related software packages, including MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, LOS, and other business machines; proficient with data entry and balancing production standards with data integrity and accuracy.

• Occasional.

The pay range for this role is $22.61 - $37.68. The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non‑discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

6610 SW Cardinal Lane, 3rd Floor, Tigard, OR 97224. Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location(s).

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. Benefits include eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.