Real Estate Lending; Mortgage Processor II

Founded by a small group of educators, Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union (MSGCU) has been providing quality financial services to the community for more than 70 years and welcomes everyone in Michigan to bank with us. We are financial champions committed to helping our members achieve financial success by rallying behind them and their goals. As the sixth largest Credit Union in Michigan, MSGCU has 24 branch offices in southeast Michigan, over 450 team members, 150,000 members, $4 billion in assets, and a 97% member satisfaction rating for two decades.

We are a caring organization that strives to ensure an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone is valued and respected. Our dedication to team member engagement has contributed to the honor of being named a Top Workplace by The Detroit Free Press thirteen years in a row.

If you have a passion for helping people and providing exceptional and dependable service, we want you on our team!

Performs a broad range of real estate processing activities, including receiving, evaluating, and reviewing loan applications. Obtains and verifies necessary information, prepares documents for underwriting and closing review, and communicates loan status to all involved parties.

• Review and Process Applications:
  Verifies loan applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Ensures all necessary documents (asset documentation, income verification, property valuation, and credit reports) are submitted.
• Documentation Requirements:
  Reviews third‑party documents including title reports, appraisals, purchase agreements, condo documents, surveys, flood certifications, and homeowners insurance. Follows up with vendors and members to ensure documents are obtained and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance:
  Prepares member specific disclosures in compliance with federal laws and regulations, including Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TRID). Maintains accurate records for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) reporting and ensures all documentation meets regulatory requirements.
• Coordination with Underwriting and Closing:
  Submits applications to underwriting and coordinates with consultants to ensure conditions are resolved. Schedules and coordinates closings with members, title companies, and realtor after receiving final approval.
• Interdepartmental Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serves as a point of contact for members, team members, and vendors throughout the loan process. Manages a pipeline of home equity and mortgage loans to ensure timely progression and a seamless member experience. Maintains accurate, up‑to‑date notes within loan files to ensure effective communication and keep members informed of their loan status throughout the process.

• Member Focus:
  Uses effective listening skills to gain insight into the needs of members in order to ensure an efficient real estate lending experience.
• Action Oriented:
  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Effectively communicates the real estate loan process to audiences with different needs and abilities.
• Instills Trust:
  Builds relationships and gains the confidence of others by modeling honesty, integrity, authenticity, and behaviors that align with organizational values. Exemplifies courage by stepping up to address difficult issues.
• Self‑Development:
  Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using formal and informal development channels.

• High school diploma or GED; and
  • Either:
    • 2 years of mortgage processing experience; or
    • 3 years of relevant real estate lending experience.
• Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lending experience and Encompass experience preferred.

• Office and branch location environment with little discomfort from noise, extreme temperature, dust, or other factors.
• Occasionally required to travel throughout MSGCU's service area as…