To process and prepare mortgage loans for closing under various loan programs (portfolio, government, secondary market, construction/perm, purchase and refinance) in accordance with BCT and secondary market policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of mortgage loan files
• Complete processing tasks within the established time frames
• Maintain pipeline flow to ensure loans close on time
Client Service
• Ability to meet the public well and to deal effectively with their questions or problems. Must adhere to BCT “Monster Service” principals consistently
• Ability to interact (in person, phone, and electronic communication) with the public well and to deal effectively with their questions or problems
• Knows the Bank’s products and services thoroughly and seeks out opportunities to explain, promote, or sell products/services
• Continuously demonstrates a helpful, friendly attitude and is committed to providing excellent client service
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees and officials in other departments
Processing Functions
• Analyze applications and automated findings reports for accuracy and address discrepancies as needed, by making corrections utilizing knowledge of various program requirements, prior to submission to underwriting.
• Submit loans to underwriting according to various investors submission processes and requirements.
• Gather information and ensure the loan package meets the specific guidelines by verifying supporting documents including income, assets, credit, appraisal, homeowner’s insurance and title documents.
• Review loan approval requirements and translate requirements to the parties
• Complete vendor orders for loan processing; title, appraisal, insurance, etc.
• Meet established turn times for submission to underwriting, ordering services, and communicating status updates to all parties.
• Maintains cancel/denied/withdrawn registrations
• Backup daily accounting functions as needed
• Compose and proofread routine correspondence, reports and manuals for departments using computer skills and word processing software
• Assists manager and staff with administrative duties
Security
• Maintain neat and orderly work area and ensures that all negotiable and confidential records are properly secured
• Understand role in case of robbery
• Professional appearance that evokes the customer’s trust
• Adhere to all bank policies and procedures and to internal controls and system access restrictions
Other duties may be assigned.
CRITICAL SKILLS
• Self-Development: pursue additional education or training to remain current, improve knowledge, and diversity skills
• The capacity to cross train in other areas is particularly helpful
• Client confidentiality: never reveal or divulge client information to anyone outside of the Bank
• Versatility: Ability to multi-task under pressure and in a fast paced environment
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with at least 2 years of mortgage processing experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Position demands a person with a pleasant and professional personality, high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, good organization skills, and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to adhere to BCT’s Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Growth, Customer Commitment, Community Focus
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions and to request clarification when needed
• Must have basic skills in operating a computer, adding machine and typewriter
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as loan documents, appraisals, contracts and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats, maintaining a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to answer telephones and greet public in a friendly and courteous manner
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE
BCT is a 100% smoke-free company
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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties/responsibilities that are required of position. Duties/responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
BCT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
BCT supports a workforce of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility