What are the responsibilities and job description for the Condo Project Specialist - Remote position at Benchmark Mortgage?
Position Overview:
Benchmark’s foundation of business is being able to provide prospective clients a home mortgage. The Condo Project Specialist is integral in the process by reviewing loan applications, property appraisals, and preparing the project for underwriting review.
Ideal candidates for this position will be customer service oriented, highly detail-oriented, and familiar with loan program guidelines.
Essential Functions of the Role:
- Review and analyze all project documentation including, but not limited to, project questionnaires, legal documents (deeds, by-laws, plat maps, engineer reports, etc.), budgets and financial statements, reserve studies, insurance documents, appraisals, and title work for ineligible characteristics and red flags.
- Communicate with internal and external partners regarding project status and conditions.
- Assist with the document collection and project organization in Encompass.
- Remain current on convention guidelines and review documents for compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and PUD guidelines
- Highly detail-oriented
- Proven customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries
- Strong decision making skills
- Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years of mortgage banking experience required.
- Encompass experience preferred.
Condo Project Specialist
Education / Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment.
- 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%.