Loan Specialist I - Mortgage Warehouse Lending

At First Federal Bank, our core values speak to the heart of our organization and are the essence of our company’s identity.  Everything we do is centered around our community, customer service, our stability, and being trustworthy. These values support our mission and vision, shape our culture, and provide a foundation for the future.

Offering a dynamic benefit package that includes but is not limited to:

• Four Medical Plan Offerings to choose from
• Employer HSA Contributions (Coverage/Plan exclusions)
• Employer Provided Life Insurance Policy
• Annual Health Incentive
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Match 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays Based on the Federal Reserve Calendar

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs all activity related to individual loan funding, including wire requests, monitoring of closing agents, line balancing, collateral traffic, payoffs, and reconciliation process.
• Work with mortgage bankers via phone and e-mail for any information needed in the funding, collateral, or payoff of their loans.
• Handle inquiries from mortgage bankers, as needed.
• Multi-tasking required within a team environment.
• Candidate must be willing and able to learn the various areas within the department, while maintaining accuracy and service levels.
• Provides the best service to our customers with innovative and creative solutions.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience in mortgage loan related environment.
• Experience in one of the following preferred: Mortgage Warehouse Operations, Mortgage Loan Setup, Mortgage Loan Closer, Post-Closing, Funder, Shipper, Collateral, Lock Desk, Wire Desk.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Ability to deal with time constraints and strong attention to detail.
• Extended hours sitting and performing computer tasks may be required.
• Employees confirm they are able to perform the essential functions of this position to continue employment with First Federal Bank.