Front Desk/assistant Loan Processor - Albany, United States - Homestead Funding Corp

Description

Homestead Funding Corp. is a multi-state licensed mortgage banker with branches located throughout the eastern U.S.

In operation since 1995, our corporate headquarters is located in Albany, New York where we have perennially been the area's largest independent mortgage lender.

We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers, originated billions of dollars in residential mortgage loans and maintained a reputation of exceptional service, honesty, integrity and financial reliability.

Our goal is simple. We want to offer our customers outstanding service and the best mortgage financing to suit their needs.

Our mix of traditional and innovative mortgage products gives us the ability to evaluate and deliver a wide variety of competitively priced mortgage financing solutions.

We understand that not every situation is the same and our company has embraced that diversity in our customers by continually upgrading our product portfolio.

Homestead Funding is committed to working with customers to ensure a smooth process from initial pre-qualification and mortgage evaluation to closing.

After closing, we maintain contact with our customers to keep apprised of their ever-changing goals so that we can continue to service their home financing needs.

This reflects our commitment to serving our customers for life.


Duties include:


Front Desk
Answer all incoming phone calls and direct appropriately. Greet all who enter reception area and assist them accordingly. Sort and deliver all incoming mail to the appropriate person or department. Use Encompass to identify the appropriate recipient of mail that is not directed to the attention of anyone. Sort and deposit all incoming faxes in the mail room to the appropriate employees. Use Encompass to identify appropriate recipient of fax messages that fail to identify to whom they were sent. Provide necessary training to employees who provide temporary assistance at the front desk.


Assistant Loan Processor
Generate commitment letters. Completes the clear to close procedure - HMDA and Data Integrity. Order pay-offs on files. Order VOE's when needed. Order credit supplements. Request Loan Estimates if credit and appraisal fees have changed and update Homestead Trust Account page. Work on declined/withdrawn files. Assist processors with whatever else is needed. Run D/U and L/P. Assist in other areas and perform other duties as directed by management.


Position Requirements:

Minimum of high school diploma; college degree preferred. Familiarity with Encompass loan handling software program preferred. Self-motivated with good written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle delicate situations with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to interact effectively, with courtesy and respect always, toward customers, fellow employees and the staff of other settlement service providers to resolve concerns.

Ability to work effectively under time constraints. Ability to adapt quickly to fluctuating loan volume. Analytical ability, detail oriented with an aptitude for figures. Data entry, computer and typing skills. Position requires the ability to work overtime during peak periods.


Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY required)

Work Location:
In person