Mortgage Closing Specialist

Acara Solutions is in search of a Mortgage Closing Specialist to join our client, a Fortune 500 Bank in Buffalo, NY!

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• Mortgage closing & customer service experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Here's what you'll do:

• Assign pipeline reporting to title reviewers, review pipeline reports, and manage title review box.
• Maintain effective communication with all necessary parties involved in closing a transaction, from the customer, broker, correspondent, settlement agent, loan officer, post-closing, loan delivery, mortgage servicing, mortgage accounting, funding and co-workers to ensure a seamless closing experience.
• Work with various internal departments as well as external organizations to obtain closing related documentation or obtain necessary information needed to complete a closing (i.e., payoffs, subordination's, release's, tax, title, homeowners/flood information).
• Perform a thorough and accurate review of the file to ensure the loan is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines and obtain verbal verification of employment on all borrower's that are income qualified. This also includes but is not limited to reviewing homeowners, flood, title and tax related documents.
• Follow up on rate lock expirations and maintain documentation.
  
• Review system of record information to ensure CD can be prepared and that all documentation submitted for CD Issuance is complete and accurate.
• Proactively contact the Settlement Agents throughout collaboration process to obtain all necessary information such as fees and contact information for CD purposes.
• Evaluate close dates throughout process to ensure process is on target to meet those dates and ensure proper communication is being done to applicable parties if close date has to be changed.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.

Type: Contract to possible Direct

Pay: Up to $23/hr. **Depending on experience

Hours: M-F 1^st shift **Hybrid after training (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' mortgage closing and customer service experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience using Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree.
• Versatility and flexibility working within an ever changing, fast-paced mortgage environment.
• Ability to function within time constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliable, and dependable.