Mortgage Loan Processor

Description

Summary 
 

The Loan Processor is responsible for processing contracts and loan applications. This position is responsible analyzing the loan applications, assessing creditworthiness and the likelihood that a loan applicant will be able to repay the debt. Based on these assessments, the Loan Processor makes mortgage loan recommendations. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Verifies, compiles, and types application information for mortgage loans: Reviews residential loan application file to verify that application data is complete and meets establishment standards, including type and amount of mortgage, borrower assets, liabilities, and length of employment.

• Recommends that loan not meeting standards be denied.

• Calls specified companies to obtain property abstract, survey, and appraisal.

• Informs supervisor of discrepancies in title or survey.

• Submits mortgage loan application file for underwriting approval.

• Types and mails approval and denial letters to applicants.

• Submits approved mortgage loan file to the Mortgage Loan Closer for settlement.

• Records data on status of loans, including number of new applications and loans approved, canceled, or denied, using computer.  

Other Related Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:  
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or Technical school preferred; and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience processing mortgage loans. Must have experience processing full doc purchase transactions, strong Conventional, FHA, VA, Housing and government loan mortgage processing experience; knowledge of how to read DU findings. Able to work in a fast paced team environment, be detailed oriented and MS Office proficient.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employer’s Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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