Final Document Specialist

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Homestead Funding Corp. is a multi-state licensed mortgage banker with branches located throughout the eastern U.S. In operation since 1995, our corporate headquarters is located in Albany, New York where we have perennially been the area's largest independent mortgage lender. We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers, originated billions of dollars in residential mortgage loans and maintained a reputation of exceptional service, honesty, integrity and financial reliability.

Our goal is simple. We want to offer our customers outstanding service and the best mortgage financing to suit their needs. Our mix of traditional and innovative mortgage products gives us the ability to evaluate and deliver a wide variety of competitively priced mortgage financing solutions. We understand that not every situation is the same and our company has embraced that diversity in our customers by continually upgrading our product portfolio.

Homestead Funding is committed to working with customers to ensure a smooth process from initial pre-qualification and mortgage evaluation to closing. After closing, we maintain contact with our customers to keep apprised of their ever-changing goals so that we can continue to service their home financing needs. This reflects our commitment to serving our customers for life.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Final Documents:

· Review documents (Recorded Mortgages, Recorded Assignments, Final Title Policies, HUD Mortgage Insurance Certificates, VA Loan Guarantee Certificates) to ensure all information is complete and accurate.

· Identify and review problems upon receipt of final documents and take action to obtain corrected documents.

· Maintain Encompass system by ensuring that all recorded document information is updated on the system in a timely matter. This includes inputting the recording date, book and page number of recorded mortgages and assignments.

· Scan copies of final title policies and the recorded mortgages and any other recorded documents associated with the loan.

· Complete recorded assignments with recording information from recorded mortgages and scan into encompass.

· Complete TIRSA General Endorsements of final title policies with recording information from recorded mortgages and recorded assignments.

· Maintain Investor missing document reports. Review monthly report received from investors to ensure all information is accurate. Communicate with the investors to clear up any discrepancies.

· On any missing documents that are older than 120 days, place monthly phone calls to Title Companies and/or Attorneys Offices notifying them of the need to track down and forward the outstanding documents.

· Deliver original recorded mortgages, recorded assignments, final title policies and MIC's/LGC's to appropriate investors within proper time frames per investor requirements.

· Provide assistance in other areas and perform other duties as directed by the Final Documents Manager.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Minimum high school diploma or the equivalent

· Minimum 1-year mortgage banking experience or experience in related field

· Positive and cooperative attitude

· Self-motivated with good oral and written communication skills

· Strong organization skills

· Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Encompass 360 Loan Origination System

· Ability to work effectively under specific time constraints

· Able to handle delicate situations with tact and diplomacy

· Willingness & ability to work overtime when requested by management

Other: This job requires the person to be in the office 5 days per week and assist with our front desk responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person