Lendz Financial offers a full-service direct wholesale residential mortgage lending platform, focused on helping mortgage brokers grow their loan origination volume with simplified processes and intuitive, tech-based solutions. We emphasize a modern, customer-centric approach, offering competitive rates, a diverse range of products, and rapid turnaround times. Committed to delivering a world-class experience for our broker partners, we streamline the lending process to ensure a smooth journey from application to closing. Our core values—Thrive Together, Act Like an Owner, and Exceed Expectations—cultivate a collaborative, high-performance culture that drives our pursuit to become the undeniable leader in mortgage lending. Lendz is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work!
Job Summary:
Lendz Financial is seeking a Closing Specialist to support our rapidly growing business. This individual will be responsible for the following: close first and second mortgage loans in accordance with applicable federal/state laws as well as Client's policies and procedures. Prepare mortgage packages for delivery to settlement companies for purposes of closing on non-QM loans. To coordinate the closing and funding of assigned loan packages.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze loan files to ensure completeness and accuracy of all required documents.
- Prepare closing documents, including the LE, CD, redisclosures, mortgage note, and mortgage security instrument.
- Coordinate with all parties involved in the loan transaction, including borrowers, lenders, attorneys, and title companies, to ensure a smooth closing process.
- Ensure that all closing conditions are satisfied before releasing funds for the loan.
- Work with title companies to ensure that all title issues are resolved before closing.
- Verify that all loan terms and conditions are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Coordinate with account managers and underwriters to resolve any issues that may arise during the loan closing process.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all loan transactions.
- Provide excellent customer service to all parties involved in the loan transaction.
- Ensure that all loan documentation is properly filed and stored in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Stay up-to-date on industry regulations and changes that may affect the mortgage closing and disclosing process.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating workflows and manage multiple tasks
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in closing mortgages required
- Working knowledge of mortgage lending requirements, regulations, and loan procedures
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
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