Summary
Homeowners Financial Group is a mortgage lending company seeking a Licensed Mortgage Professional Assistant to support a high-performing loan origination team. The role manages loan files through origination, processing, underwriting, and closing; evaluates loan scenarios; works with borrowers and partners; and ensures accurate documentation and compliance.
Responsibilities
- This is a fully remote position
- Keep multiple files moving through origination, processing, underwriting, and closing. On time, every time
- Evaluate loan scenarios to match borrowers with the right product
- Work directly with borrowers, agents, and partners, keeping everyone informed and confident
- Review, prep, and package complete loan applications
- Spot potential issues early and solve them before they become problems
- Calculate income (yes, even the tricky self-employed stuff)
- Review credit and look for improvement opportunities when needed
- Lock loans when directed and ensure all compliance boxes are checked
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date files in Encompass
- Jump in on marketing and relationship-building efforts when needed
- Do all of the above while keeping your cool, staying organized, and having a little fun along the way
- Participates in Homeowners internal meetings and required trainings
- Maintains a professional image and demonstrates an understanding of and follows all Homeowners Policies and Procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Active NMLS license (non-negotiable)
- 3+ years in mortgage lending (processing, origination, title, escrow, or underwriting)
- A knack for juggling a high-volume pipeline without dropping the ball
- Strong knowledge of FNMA, FHA, VA, RD, and SAFE Act guidelines
- Comfort with Encompass, Optimal Blue, DU, LP, and Microsoft Office
- A problem-solver who anticipates needs and takes initiative
- Someone who loves being the go-to person to make sure nothing slips through the cracks
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills to internal and external customers
- Ability to develop positive relationships
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to implement written procedures
- Independent, self-starting, team player with a positive attitude
- This job may require handling objects up to 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally
- While performing the duties described herein, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel in addition to talking and hearing
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Active NMLS license (non-negotiable)
- 3+ years in mortgage lending (processing, origination, title, escrow, or underwriting)
- A knack for juggling a high-volume pipeline without dropping the ball
- Strong knowledge of FNMA, FHA, VA, RD, and SAFE Act guidelines
- Comfort with Encompass, Optimal Blue, DU, LP, and Microsoft Office
- A problem-solver who anticipates needs and takes initiative
- Someone who loves being the go-to person to make sure nothing slips through the cracks
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills to internal and external customers
- Ability to develop positive relationships
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to implement written procedures
- Independent, self-starting, team player with a positive attitude
- This job may require handling objects up to 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally
- While performing the duties described herein, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel in addition to talking and hearing
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
Benefits
- Award-Winning Company Culture
- Employee volunteer opportunities
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off policy
- United Healthcare Benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits through Delta, life, and disability
- Ancillary Benefits including Mutual of Omaha, MetLaw Legal Plan, and Pet Benefit Solutions
- 401(k) with discretionary match
- Employee tenure program
- President's Club eligibility for both Sales and Operations staff
- Fully remote position
- Work from home while staying connected to a tight-knit, top-performing team