Pre-Closing Specialist - In Office

Position Overview:

Holding teamwork as a pillar of success, Benchmark emphasizes this Core Value to our pre-closing specialists who coordinate with other departments to ensure a spotless file before closing in the loan process. The Pre-Closing Specialist is responsible for ensuring the excellence of loan files in the pre-closing stage and working with multiple departments to meet document requirements for compliance and regulatory purposes.

Ideal candidates for this position are highly detail oriented, able to prioritize and multi-task multiple items, and able to work across organizational boundaries.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Perform Pre-Closing quality control audit of loan files and supporting documents reviewing accuracy, completion, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Branch partners, Underwriting, and Closing to resolve loan file issues.
• Review data input within LOS (Encompass) and ensure accuracy.
• Identify error trends discovered within the auditing process and communicate suggested improvements to management.
• Assist in coordinating closing schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Excellent organization skills
• Advanced problem solving capabilities
• Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow up on multiple deadlines

Experience Requirements:

• One to two years residential mortgage experience required.
• Encompass experience preferred, but not required.

Education/Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.
• Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).
• Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires sitting, bending.
• Works effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Lifting requirements of 10 lbs. occasionally.
• Minimal travel <5%.

Along with a great culture and competitive pay, at Benchmark our full-time employees are eligible for additional benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 8 paid holidays and an additional floating holiday
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401k with a Company match
• Company-provided life insurance
• AND MORE!