Job Description:
Purpose of Job We are currently seeking talented Real Estate Closer I for our Tampa, FL facility.
Responsible for drawing loan closing documents during the completion of real estate transactions. Prepares, verifies, and sends documents to the appropriate parties and ensures all loans close in accordance with bank, investor, and regulatory guidelines. Calculates the final figures and assembles documents needed to close mortgage loans to ensure terms of the transaction are met prior to funding. Coordinates all aspects of the loan closing process for various real estate loan products.
Job Requirements
- Serves the Closing department as a subject matter expert on all real estate loan types.
- Works under limited supervision to prepare closing packages and close a variety of real estate loans. Sets member expectations for loan closings.
- Maintains communication and addresses questions from closing agents, internal and external partners to communicate loan status, and serves as the USAA point of contact for the title company and at the mortgage closing table to answer questions regarding closing requirements. Collaborates with team members to resolve issues and identifies appropriate issues for escalation.
- May initiate outbound calls to title companies to obtain all documents required for closing and funding including title commitment, fees, etc. Ensures all required documentation is in compliance with state and federal regulations with a focus on RESPA compliance and Truth in Lending.
- Reviews and approves the title commitment, ensures title work is clear of liens, judgments and encroachments, and communicates the final clear to close. Enters closing information into the loan origination system to create loan documents, and sends closing instructions.
- Participates in testing efforts, process improvement pilots, and projects. Represents the department in task observations and assists the department with change.
- Reviews and approves the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. Ensures fees, names, amounts, account conditions, seller concessions, taxes, payoffs, etc., are accurate.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Two years of real estate lending experience to mortgage loan processing, home equity loan processing, closing, originating, underwriting mortgage loans or a combination of OR One year of recent USAA closing experience (within 12 months of application date)
- Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required
For Internal Candidates:
Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager’s approval prior to posting.
*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.*
Last day to apply to the opening is 12/06/16 by 11:59pm CST time.
When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 6 plus months of Management or leadership experience
- Must be SAFE Act Certified and/or certifiable
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.
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