Home Equity Lending Specialist

Why have a job where you can build a career? We are proud to be defined by the excellent service and convenience offered to our members, as well as our diverse workforce and company culture. There are many reasons to work for MIDFLORIDA, which is probably why we were voted one of Florida Trend's "Best Places to Work." MIDFLORIDA offers a positive team culture, an open-door management style, a commitment to diversity, stability, competitive benefits, and a career path with a growing, successful company! Join us on our mission to improve the financial well-being of our members!

Home Equity Lending Specialists perform the following functions:

- Review loans that are sent for processing to ensure the loan meets policy guidelines. Address any issues with loan officers if needed.

- Prepare and review initial disclosures for accuracy.

- Order all title work, appraisals, flood certificates, and homeowners insurance for pending loans. Communicate with appropriate branch personnel as well as the members.

- Review all title searches, appraisals, flood determinations and homeowners insurance policies once received.

- Communicate with appropriate branch personnel and contact members regarding title issues or other mortgage-related concerns.

- Gather accurate payoff addresses and, when necessary, obtain payoff statements from members or lenders.

- Audit files for complete accuracy and compliance with secondary market guidelines.

- Exercise sound judgment and discretion while remaining compliant with well-defined limits and guidelines.

- Deliver problem solving solutions and perform research as needed.

- Provide technical solutions in support of MIDFLORIDAs electronic services.

- Accountable for meeting productivity and quality metrics.

- Professional and efficient communications with all departments promoting synergy.

- Exhibit a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism always.

- Exude a positive and professional attitude with members and partners consistently.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

- Excellent service, communication, and organizational skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong multi-tasking and sound decision-making skills.

- Experience with loan underwriting and secondary market guidelines

- The eligibility to meet the requirements of the SAFE Act to be registered as an MLO with NMLS.

- 1 to 2 years of experience with Home Equity Lending or Bachelors Degree Preferred

- Position is In office, NOT a remote position."

MIDFLORIDA Perks:

- Stability

- Opportunity for growth

- Paid time off and paid holidays

- Tuition assistance after 6 months of service

- 401K Plan with employer matching

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Generous and affordable plans for employees and family.

- Employee Assistance Program- No waiting period to access benefit.

- Salary and Bonuses – Bonus programs and annual appraisals with salary increase opportunities.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.