Mortgage Processor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of loan processing and pre-underwriting duties in support of residential lending activities in conformance with established Bank policies and procedures.

This will be a hybrid position with a requirement of no less than three (3) days on site in office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes residential mortgage loan applications. Collects reports and appraisals, inputs loan data, requests and ensures the receipt of required verifications and other various supporting documents.
• Review and enter application data in loan origination software.
• Collect, track, and scan borrower documents.
• Make calls to verify employment and insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of Secondary Market Underwriting Guidelines. Coordinate the process of submitting Correspondent Loans to investors, including Rhode Island Housing’s Tax Credit Program (MCC).
• Order and track title orders, appraisals, tax transcripts, property tax information, and pay-offs.
• Contact customers to provide updates on their loan process and to resolve issues/problems. Utilize the Blend platform for customer communications and document management.
• Reviews collected data and pre-underwrites loans within the limits of authority.
• Monitors pending loan files to ensure compliance with applicable Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the residential lending field related to loan processing and underwriting. Attends relevant courses and seminars.
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of company guidelines and policies as well as all applicable laws and regulations related to mortgage lending in order to ensure compliance. (TRID, Reg B, Reg Z)
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in all internal and external interactions with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage assigned pipeline using reports to meet rate lock dates, mortgage contingency dates, and closing dates.
• Facilitate the Construction Disbursement process post-closing by serving as customer point-of-contact and obtaining construction progress inspections & title rundowns. Provides necessary documentation to Underwriter for loan disbursement approval.
• Continually strives to improve the department’s efficiencies
• Accountable for Compliance and Audit reviews
• Communicates professionally in oral and written format with internal and external customers
• Cross-trained in Consumer Lending loan processing
• Performs related and unrelated duties as may be required
• Demonstrates knowledge of HMDA requirements and assists in ensuring the accuracy of information being reported to the LAR

SUPERVISORY SCOPE:

No supervisory responsibility

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or its equivalent plus specialized course work and training.
• At least three years of experience in mortgage lending with two years of work as a processor.
• A demonstrated understanding of mortgage loan procedures and regulatory requirements and the ability to analyze and interpret personal, corporate and partnership tax returns and financial statements.
• Proven organizational, oral and written communications, problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently as well as on a team.
• Must have a working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and Desktop Underwriter as well as loan origination systems

Physical Requirements

Any physical demands or work conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Employees need to have the ability to:

• Travel independently to the position’s primary work location, other bank properties and work-related activities or events at locations outside the Bank.
• Effectively communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Independently operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer and software programs related to the position needed to complete the primary functions.
• Sit or stand at a workspace and use a computer or other equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Meet the hybrid work schedule requirements for physically working in the office during normal business hours on Mondays and Wednesdays and another day of choice to effectively meet business needs.
• Move office items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Work in an environment with low to moderate noise levels.

BANKNEWPORT CORE VALUES:

• We celebrate individuality
• We empower employees to be creative problem solvers
• We invest and take the time to really get to know our customers
• We commit to serving the financial needs of Rhode Islander’s

Any physical demands or work conditions 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.

BankNewport is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military service, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.