[Hiring] Closer @AMPLIFY CREDIT UNION

Role Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to utilize prescribed systems and processes to successfully close real estate mortgage loans, including but not limited to Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Bond and Home Equity. This role ensures that each loan progresses efficiently for timely closure in accordance with scheduled dates and service level agreements across Amplify’s Retail, Home Equity, Wholesale and Third-Party lending business channels.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a Pre-Closing review of loan documents and verifies information entered the Loan Operating System to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Oversees a personal pipeline of assigned loans, making sure each loan progresses appropriately for timely closure according to scheduled dates and prescribed service level agreements.
• Prepares and delivers the Closing Disclosure to members in compliance with program guidelines, underwriting conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with the title agent and first lien lender to ensure accurate fees on the Closing Disclosure for Retail and Third-Party Lending.
• Orders closing packages for portfolio and secondary market loans, including Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA. Additionally, prepares and orders closing packages for Home Equity loans ensuring strict compliance with Texas Constitution Section 50(a)(6).
• Reviews and approves title documentation for loan files, such as Title Commitments, Title Searches, Chain of Title, and Surveys.
• Examines and validates property insurance documentation, including but not limited to Homeowners insurance, Flood insurance, Condo insurance, and Master insurance policies, and ensures understanding of escrow requirements for each.
• Evaluates and approves Power of Attorney documentation specific to real estate transactions.
• Supports IT in testing system changes, new products, programs, and optimization efforts.
• Reviews closing documents for accuracy and prepares them for delivery to the title company or notary.
• Ensures all prior underwriting conditions are accurately met before releasing closing documents and sends the necessary signed documents to the title company or notary.
• Conducts Due Diligence tasks like MERS Public Records searches and reviews Verbal Verification of Employment documentation before releasing loan documents.
• Completes assigned monthly training courses.
• Upholds credit union policies and procedures and champions organizational culture both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent mortgage closing experience is required.
• Must be proficient in preparation and review of GFE, LE, HUD-1 Settlement Statement, and Closing Disclosure.
• Title Insurance experience and proficiency in reviewing Automated Underwriting Systems findings is preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Must be bondable.
• Active Notary in the state of Texas preferred, but not required.
• Must have reliable internet access of 50MBPS which is the minimum speed required to connect to several of our systems and platforms.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment skills to make quick decisions within written policy and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to present a professional and personable disposition to members and staff.
• Ability to handle daily routine with moderate freedom to interpret and act upon various situations with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of regulations: HMDA, Regulation Z, Regulation B, FNMA, TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure, rules and processes.
• Knowledge of sales of mortgage loans into the secondary market and knowledge of Texas Constitution requirements as they pertain to Home Equity real estate financing.
• Knowledge of investor delivery requirements and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of credit union’s products and services, policies, and the Credit Union Act including bylaws and regulations that apply to federally chartered credit unions.
• Knowledge of state and federal NCUA regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 401(k) programs for team members.
• Customized volunteer opportunities with our signature partners (Saint Louise House).
• Additional paid time off for volunteer-related activities.
• Undergraduate and graduate tuition benefits for eligible full-time and part-time team members.

Starting Pay & Benefits

This role offers an hourly rate of $27.00-30.00. It also entails the benefits available to all Amplify employees, including a 401(k) with a company match of 100% on the first 5% you contribute.

Location

This position is eligible to work fully remote from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.