
Mortgage Processor
Pay Range: $27.29 - $32.80 per hour, based on experience
Remote Eligible: Hybrid
We offer a pay-for-performance compensation program including bonuses for all employees and a competitive benefits package. See https://www.cuofco.org/careers for a high-level overview of our benefits package and bonus offerings.
General Purpose of the Position
Responsible for processing all mortgage loan types. Obtains and verifies necessary information and prepares documents for the processing of the mortgage loan file. Arranges flood zone certifications, real estate appraisals and title work as required. Communicates loan status to all involved parties including buyer, seller, realtor, and title company representative when necessary. Obtains proof of insurance as required on mortgage loans. Funds 1st Mortgages, Second Mortgages and HELOCS as needed. Assists or refers members as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (includes the following). May perform other duties as requested or assigned.
- Reviews submitted loan applications for completeness.
- Ensures that all appraisals, credit reports, and title reports have been ordered for the files.
- Prepares miscellaneous correspondence and records.
- Prepares file for submission to underwriters.
- Performs follow-up work as necessary to achieve conditional approval within established time frames.
- Performs miscellaneous clerical functions.
- Communicates loan status to all involved parties including buyer, seller, realtor, and title company representatives.
- Coordinates functions with related departments and branches and provides support as needed
- Researches, reconciles, processes invoices from title companies, credit bureaus, appraisers including miscellaneous fees and overpayments.
- Attends and participates in meetings as required. Prepares and completes special presentations or projects as assigned.
- Ensures that requests and questions are promptly and courteously resolved.
- Ensures that the Credit Union's professional reputation is maintained.
- Represents the Credit Union in contacts with business and trade professionals.
- Notifies necessary parties of Credit Union policies and procedures and ensures that they are appropriately informed.
- Provides excellent service by demonstrating courtesy and personal concern for members and co-workers needs and follows-up to ensure those needs are met.
- Adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the credit union, including the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC.
- Funds HELOC, Fixed Second, In-House First, and Fannie Direct loans as a backup.
- Collects cancelled flood policies, first mortgage homeowner’s insurance, and final title policies to be sent to vendors
- Creates, reviews, and submits modifications for Fixed Second and 1st Mortgages
- May be required to comply with NCUA requirements and register as a Mortgage Loan Originator and keep a current registration in compliance with the SAFE Act.
- Adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the credit union, including the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus two years of recent secondary market mortgage processing experience or member service preferred. Mortgage application experience preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of Credit Union services and products. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrative officials and the public. Ability to apply interpersonal skills that develop member confidence, respect and trust in Credit Union of Colorado and develop cooperative relationships with all levels of people throughout the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to sit for long periods. The employee continually is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Competencies
MEMBER FOCUSED
Creates trust by building relationships and actively discovers the right solutions for Members and peers; understands that the credit union exists as a result of Member trust and loyalty in the organization and employees; is passionate and dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Members.
COOPERATION AND TEAMWORK
Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; works harmoniously with others; uses and understands diplomacy and tact; encourages collaboration; seeks opinions; is candid with peers; values working relationships. Readily puts in extra effort to accomplish important tasks.
DECISION QUALITY
Understands the member’s best interest is first; demonstrates decisions which are based on creating the best possible outcome for the member; makes decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most recommendations and decisions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems creating effective solutions; is resilient and will own the solution and the problem; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
ACTION ORIENTED
Pushes self and others to achieve the best possible results for the Member, organization and employees; proactively seeks out opportunities; raises hand, rather than waits to be asked; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; understands that it’s OK to make a mistake (fail forward).
ADAPTABLE
Learns on the fly; is a relentless, versatile and an active learner; open to change; can learn new skills and knowledge; analyzes both successes and failures for opportunities to improve; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weaknesses and limits.
INNOVATION
A cultural mindset that supports new ideas, fosters experimentation and drives continuous improvement to deliver member value.
Combines and brings forward ideas in unique ways to make connections between disparate ideas; willingness to explore different lines of thought and suggestions and try new ideas through experimentation, views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions to benefit members.
Credit Union of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please note applicants can redact any information that identifies their age, birth date, or dates of schooling on either their resume or any additional materials provided.
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