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Closing Specialist

Solidifi, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Closing Specialist, Level 1

The Closing department is a fast-paced department that communicates heavily with borrowers, clients, and vendors to ensure an extraordinary closing experience. The closing department is responsible for all tasks beginning when a loan signing is scheduled until all documentation has been completed. This includes balancing loan figures, conducting a final review of all documents and delivering the document package to the notary or attorney for signing. The closing specialist is responsible for reviewing the daily closing calendar to ensure that all documents have been delivered as well as monitoring pipelines with a focus on turn times. Responsibilities

Collaborates with lending counterparts from Solidifi's clients during the closing process. This involves close attention to detail for any document discrepancies as well as a comfort in analyzing financial information to accurately perform calculations. Possess strong written/verbal communication skills to communicate internally with other departments to resolve lender signing conditions. Closing specialists maintain the ability to multitask and prioritize based on changing workflow requirements. Understands standard home equity and refinance process with ability to answer questions from both lenders and borrowers. This includes knowledge of state or transaction specific requirements. Maintain exceptional problem-solving skills as all transactions are not the same. Closing specialists are comfortable with being presented new information for both state and client requirements. Skills and Expertise

Bachelor's degree preferred 1-2 years prior industry experience in title/escrow a plus Knowledge of lending requirements and standard loan documentation is a plus Experience with ResWare or a similar workflow software system is an asset Skills in written and verbal communication, as well as an ability to multitask Experience with Microsoft Office programs Ability to work and communicate in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment Strong attention to detail and analytical skills The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.