Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation: Lo Assistant

Job Posting: This position is located in Houston, TX and is an in office position.Job Summary:The Loan Officer Assistant position supports one or more Loan Officers by ensuring loan files are complete and loans close as scheduled.

Supports the marketing activities of the assigned loan officers and provides administrative support.Essential Job Functions:Assists Loan Officer in preparing preliminary loan packages for processing by obtaining missing documentation and other information from customersUtilizes information gathered by the Mortgage Loan Originator to prequalify customersResponds to customers’ general questions regarding policy and procedures in the absence of the Loan Officer excluding all licensable activityWorks with appraisers to obtain official appraisalUpdates customers, real estate agents, and titles companies on the loan’s progressCoordinates and schedules loans closingsMaintains Loan Officers’ databases of customer informationAssists Loan Officers with marketing campaigns through mail, email, and internetPerforms other administrative tasks, such as faxing, emailing, making telephone calls, to support the Loan OfficerNon-Essential Job Functions:Participates in and leads proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goalsAdopts Fairway values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactionsContributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value ” Can do” people,accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and funPerforms other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge and Skills:Solid knowledge and understanding of conventional, government (FHA/VA), and Jumbo loan requirementsSolid knowledge and understanding of state and federal real estate lending regulationsSolid knowledge and understanding of customer service and intrapersonal best practicesRequired Education and Experience:High School diploma or equivalency degreePrior mortgage lending or related sales experienced preferredDemonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting dataDemonstrated experience making solid business decisions with available informationDemonstrated experience working in a fast paced and changing environmentDemonstrated experience with attention to detail, written and oral communication, multi-tasking, and working in a team atmosphere adhering to tight deadlinesDemonstrated experience with MS Office software products including 10 keyPhysical Environment:This position is primarily an in office positionNormal office environmentTravel Expectations:Local travel may be required for company or career-related meetings, programs, and/or events.Reasonable AccommodationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#indeed #LI-MW1