***Hybrid role - candidate is able to be based out of any of our South Dakota or Wyoming office locations***

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) is a great place to work. You see it in our people and the relationships they have with each other and our customers. Our passion and commitment to serving both rural America and each other is key to our success in the marketplace.

Seeking a Closing Specialist who will be responsible for preparation of non-consumer loan documents, from the point of loan approval through loan finalizing, to include monitoring of appraisal and closing conditions. You will be asked to maintain an understanding of and ensure compliance with all regulations and procedures associated with loan closing. This position has a high degree of accountability to ensure the repayment and collectability of company’s assets through the correct development and implementation of promissory notes, mortgages, and other lending documents. Once the loan is underwritten, you will be responsible for all aspects of loan closing preparation and completing post-closing activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Closing Activities

• Ensure accuracy of loan pricing and fees and document any exception approvals, prepare rate lock agreement and monitor closing deadlines. Complete loan verification requirements related to loan documents, review entity and trust documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Verify the appraisal report, collateral, and enter appraisal into the collateral tracking system. Partner with respective parties to ensure loan conditions are satisfied, initiate title work, and resolve any issues.

Post-Closing Activities

• Approve loan disbursements and book loans. Responsible for perfecting lien position, including recording and filing documents timely, following up on UCC terminations or other lien releases, obtaining vehicle titles, and ensuring first lien position with final title policy or final title opinion. Finalize all FLCA loans secured by real estate and obtain assignment of indemnity for various insurances. Maintain accuracy of the collateral tracking system and coordinate with teammates to enhance the customer experience.

Education Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum of two years related experience

Years of Experience

• Two or four-year college degree in Business or Finance related majors

Certification and Technical Requirements

• Proficient in Windows environment using Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.

About Us

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives operating under joint management. While each Association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, the cooperatives pool their resources, experience, and talent to deliver affordable credit, crop insurance services, and financial services.

FCSAmerica serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. AgCountry serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Frontier Farm Credit serves eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600 employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.We have employment opportunities across our combined eight states. FCSAmerica is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has 48 local offices; AgCountry is headquartered in Fargo, ND and has 45 local offices; and Frontier Farm Credit is headquartered in Manhattan, KS and has six local offices.