CLOSER/FUNDER

THIS POSITION IS FULLY REMOTE The Closer/Funder is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely production of closing documents, reviewing executed documents for compliance with investor guidelines, and preparing the necessary paperwork for loan funding. This role also provides high-quality customer service to APM branch offices, closing agents, investors, warehouse banks, and internal departments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform daily document drawing and funding functions as required.
• Problem solve during the document drawing and funding process, collaborating with branches, investors, closing agents, warehouse banks, and settlement agents.
• Assist in resolving errors identified by Post Closing or investors.
• Provide quality customer service to branch offices, closing agents, and departments through various communication channels, including phone, email, and in person.
• Wire loans for funding on a daily basis.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed to meet business demands.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving –Analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving. Identifies and resolve problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Detail Oriented – Keen attention to detail Interpersonal Skills –Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously Maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control. Oral Communication – Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork – Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative – Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities. Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; generates suggestions for improving work. Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework or degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mortgage loan closing, funding, or a related role within the mortgage industry.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage loan documentation, investor guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in mortgage software systems, including Mortgage Builder, Point, and Doc Magic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with branch offices, closing agents, and other departments.

Skills: Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents and writes routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers/vendors or other employees. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation. Computer Skills: Sound working knowledge of computer and office software operations and systems. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level and temperature in the work environment is usually moderate. This job description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties Apply tot his job Apply To this Job