FUNCTION : Working under the direction and guidelines established by the Mortgage Origination Processing Manager, provides superior customer service by responding to mortgage inbound and outbound telephone and / or email inquiries, requests and issues and proactively addressing customer inquiries / concerns.

Owns coordination of the loan file and all follow up / communication needed to get the file to closing on time.

Mortgage Development Officer (MDO) liaison will have the same accountabilities to the MDO.

Works closely with our borrowers to effectively communicate requirements and setting deadlines for all conditions associated with the Mortgage Request.

Researches and resolves problems and errors by taking ownership and following through to resolution. Adheres to Critical Staffing Plan when necessary to ensure that all departmental service level agreements are met.

ACCOUNTABILITES :

Operations / Process :

• Communicates directly both written and verbally acting as a liaison between Bank customers and residential mortgage staff to obtain documentation necessary to underwrite and close loans.
• Coordinates and establishes closing dates with borrowers, attorneys and lenders.
• Responds to inquiries from branch personnel and customers regarding the loan status.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding all residential products, regulations, requirements in order to provide customers with detailed timely information.
• Understands business partner relationships and refers to other team members in accordance with Bank strategy.
• Interacts with departmental supervisors / managers, loan officers, customers, and other parties (i.e., appraisers) to expedite the loan closing as well as to ensure documentation is received timely.
• Evaluates updates / changes to processing, regulatory requirements and secondary market guidelines and informs the department of such changes and the impact on the department
• Works with management in creating efficiencies and making the department more effective
• Collaborates with Mortgage Originations leadership to find efficiency within the process and helps develop ideas into process improvements.
• Authors new procedures and ensures existing procedures are current with all changes.

Compliance and Control :

• Assists in ensuring that the Bank is in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of Bank policies, procedures and regulations.

General :

• Maintains flexibility with both work duties and assigned scheduling.
• Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of bank goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
• Conforms to acceptable punctuality / attendance standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Competencies :

• Adaptability / Flexibility Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new challenges.
• Initiative Takes action; operates as a pro-active self starter; acts on opportunities to improve.
• Integrity / Ethics Deals with others in a straightforward, honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys news good or bad with professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills Has excellent listening skills.
• Productivity Manages time well, handles information flow well, accepts accountability.
• Teamwork Promotes a team atmosphere, selflessly pitches in, shares information, partners well with others, willingly assists co-workers and shares responsibilities.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience Requirements :

Level I

• High School diploma required
• 2 year College, business or banking professional training / experience required or banking experience exceeds 2 years.
• 2 years banking experience with focused in mortgage lending regulations, underwriting, processes and secondary market requirements.
• 1-2 years of experience in outbound customer service communication with proven ability to assist customer / vendor in meeting requirements
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with defined deadlines
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills with the ability to persuade to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism during challenging calls.
• Self motivated and open to new challenges.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and resolving customer issues / concerns
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Level 2

• High School diploma required
• 2 year College, business or banking professional training / experience required or banking experience exceeds 5 years.
• 3-5 years banking experience with focused in mortgage lending regulations, underwriting, processes and secondary market requirements.
• 3 years of experience in outbound customer service communication with proven ability to assist customer / vendor in meeting requirements
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with defined deadlines
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills with the ability to persuade to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism during challenging calls.
• Self motivated and open to new challenges.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and resolving customer issues / concerns
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands / Conditions Requirements :

• General office environment
• Moderate listing (to 35 lbs.) required. Moderate reaching, walking, sitting and standing required.

Equipment Used :

General office equipment

External and internal applications, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.