Serve as liaison for the Correspondent Delegated business channel and report to the Senior Manager, Correspondent Lending Operations
Communicate with correspondents, vendors and internal business units regarding Conventional, FHA, VA or Non-Agency loans submitted for purchase
Conduct due diligence and research based on escalations, questions or guidance needed throughout the process
Manage high volume of inbound communications including 50–100 emails and phone calls daily addressing underwriting guidelines, product specifications, operational procedures, loan statuses, approvals, purchases, and conditions
Coordinate and conduct seller pipeline calls on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external Correspondent Lenders
Review collateral, compliance documentation, underwriting decisions, and closing packages
Evaluate loan decisions and conditions and collaborate with management to identify alternatives
Monitor and report loan statuses and provide guidance on system navigation and process-related inquiries
Liaise with vendors and Correspondent Sales teams to ensure alignment
Analyze operational trends and help develop and implement process improvements
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GSE requirements
Provide organized and timely escalations to leadership as needed
Requirements
Four year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in business, accounting, finance, or banking or equivalent experience within the Correspondent Lending Operations channel
A minimum of two years underwriting, Processing or Delegated Correspondent experience required
Strong underwriting or processing and mortgage banking knowledge and skill
Previous experience in a call center or similar role preferred
Proven interpersonal skills, ability to interact with other departments and vendors in a professional manner
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with underwriting guidelines and products inclusive of Conventional, FHA and VA and Non-Agency
Ability to navigate, comprehend and interpret investor guidelines
Familiarity with Encompass and Encompass adjacent software preferred (TPO Connect)
Familiarity with Document Imaging
Ability to escalate loans as needed
Must pass the Company’s Background Screening process prior to beginning employment
May be required to pass client-specific background check requirements or Federal/State licensing requirements, if applicable