Job Details

Closing Coordinator

About Gershman Mortgage

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage. We are a family-owned business, and our founding principles, over 70 years ago, are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first. We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers. We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

About the Position

The Closing Coordinator is responsible for preparing and reviewing pre-closing and closing documentation for all loan types, including Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA, as well as state-specific bond programs. Enter pertinent loan application details in the loan origination system and maintain the integrity of the data input, including revisions as necessary. The Closing Coordinator may complete multiple documentation checklists and review loan files before closing to be sure all documentation is obtained.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Review residential loan application files to verify that application data is complete and meets company standards
• Make necessary changes by following established standards
• Recordkeeping data on the status of loans
• Communicates with necessary associates on loan documentation not found during the review of loan files
• Communicates effectively with title companies to efficiently balance loan figures.

Competencies:

• Able to adhere to a work schedule, including prompt and regular attendance, and availability to work overtime occasionally
• Good computer skills. Good knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet functions
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, constantly changing work environment, often on a tight schedule
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and analytical thinking skills, customer service is driven, and open to learning new ideas & new approaches to everyday issues - all in the effort to meet the client's expectations whilst staying within the integrity of our investors

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to work with a significant amount of detailed information in an accurate, timely, and confidential manner
• Knowledge of closing practices, mortgage documentation, recording practices, title/abstract legalities
• Three (3) plus years working with and/or comprehensive knowledge of the mortgage industry is required
• Three (3) plus years experience with Encompass Loan Origination Software System is preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. No or minimal physical effort is required. No or minimal exposure to physical risk. Work is generally performed in a typical office work environment.

AAP/EEO Statement

Gershman Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range: $60,000 per year