Description
Position Overview :
Benchmark takes pride in providing excellent customer service and the most efficient loan process to borrowers. The Client Relationship Representative / Loan Officer Assistant is an integral part of this process and is responsible for supporting one or more Loan Originators and our Mortgage-as-a-Service (MaaS) client through sales assistance, document collection, and client relationship management.
Ideal candidates for this position have proven customer relationship management skills, a high attention to detail, and proven organizational skills.
Essential Functions of the Role :
- Provide administrative and sales support to Loan Originators and Client Team.
- Collect and distribute documents and information pertinent to the processing and underwriting of the loan.
- Assist Loan Originators and Client Team in managing the pipeline of loan applications.
- Communicate with applicants on behalf of the Loan Originator / Client Team regarding expectations and loan status.
- Complete Ordering process for 3rd party services (Appraisal, Hazard Insurance, Flood Cert, Title Work, Survey)
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Knowledge of the mortgage loan processProven relationship management skillsProven organization skillsAbility to manage multiple deadlinesStrong communication skillsProven ability to prioritize and multi-taskExcellent time management skillsAbility to work across organizational boundariesStrong problem-solving capabilitiesExperience with MS Office SuiteExperience Requirements :
Minimum five years residential mortgage experience with Conventional, FHA experience required.VA proficiency preferred.Encompass experience preferred.Education / Licensing Requirements :
High school diploma or equivalent required.Working Conditions :
Fast-paced environment.Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time.Requires sitting, bending.Works effectively with frequent interruptions.Lifting requirements of 10 lbs. occasionally.Minimal travel