LO Assistant

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Kansas, USA
Remote
Junior
Real Estate • Financial Services
The Role
Supports loan officers by preparing and reviewing mortgage loan files, collecting documentation, resolving missing conditions, pre-qualifying customers through automated underwriting systems, and coordinating appraisals, insurance, escrow, processors, title companies, and closings. Provides customer service, maintains loan databases, assists with marketing campaigns, and performs administrative tasks. Requires mortgage lending or related sales experience, retail loan origination knowledge, Encompass experience, and familiarity with major loan programs and mortgage regulations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Be part of a team that's committed to making a difference. We believe in our work and our customers.

Position Location

Remote Type

n/a - In Office Only

Office Location (if not fully remote):

6831 SW 29th Street Suite 400, Topeka, Kansas 66614

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:
  • Loan Officer Support:
    • Prepares loan packages by collecting necessary documentation and information from customers.
    • Reviews loan files for completeness and accuracy.
    • Follows up on missing documents and addresses any conditions.
    • Opens escrow accounts, coordinates inspections and appraisals, and determines insurance needs.
    • Pre-qualifies customers using automated underwriting systems (AUS).
    • Collaborates with processors and escrow officers to facilitate loan closings.
  • Customer Service:
    • Answers general customer inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
    • Communicates with customers, real estate agents, and title companies to keep them informed about loan progress.
    • Coordinates and schedules loan closings.
  • General Support:
    • Maintains Loan Officer databases.
    • Assists with marketing campaigns, including email and direct mail.
    • Stays updated on market trends and product knowledge.
    • Performs various administrative tasks, such as faxing, emailing, and making phone calls.
  • Special projects as needed.
Non-Essential Job Functions:Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun.
  • Adopts Fairway values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
  • 1+ years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced and changing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Demonstrated experience effectively managing relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Demonstrated experience researching information, problem solving and making solid business decisions.
  • 1+ years mortgage lending or related sales experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in retail loan origination.
  • Demonstrated experience using Encompass360.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of current business acumen.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of mortgage lending processes, procedures and regulations.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of Encompass.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of a variety of loan programs including Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA and secondary marketing guidelines to manage complex loan level issues.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of mortgage-related terms, such as escrow, taxes, closing documents and insurance.
Minimum Education Preferred:
  • High School or GED
  • NMLS licensed, not required but preferred.
Physical Environment:
  • This is a hybrid position that offers remote flexibility and will also require some in office time. Access to a quiet space at home and reliable internet is required.
Travel:Local travel may be required for company or career-related meetings, programs and/or events.

Fairway Home Mortgage, founded in 1996, is a nationwide leader in the mortgage industry. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We deliver personalized loan solutions with some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our mission is to act as trusted advisors, guiding clients through every step of the mortgage process to exceed expectations and ensure satisfaction.

Our culture promotes innovation, growth, and collaboration, offering exciting career paths and professional development. Whether you're starting out or advancing your career, Fairway is a place where your skills and ambitions can thrive.

Current Employees: Head to the Fairway Careers Hub in Workday for internal job openings.

We post some job openings internally for our employees and others externally for the general public. If you cannot find the perfect role right now, do not hesitate to contact the Careers Team at [email protected]. We can answer any questions and keep you updated on future opportunities.

View our E-Verify and Right to Work notices HERE.

Important Notice to Job Seekers! We’ve been made aware of fraudulent messages falsely claiming to be from Fairway recruiters, including links to assessments. These are not legitimate and are not affiliated with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. We’re working with our Information Security team to address this issue. Thank you for your vigilance and continued interest in joining Fairway! All official communication will come from verified Fairway email addresses or our official LinkedIn page. If you receive a suspicious message, please do not click any links and notify us.

Skills Required

  • At least 1 year of related experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting data
  • Experience managing relationships with internal and external partners
  • Experience researching information, solving problems, and making business decisions
  • At least 1 year of mortgage lending or related sales experience
  • Experience in retail loan origination
  • Experience using Encompass360 or Encompass
  • Knowledge of business practices and business acumen
  • Knowledge of mortgage lending processes, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of loan programs including Conventional, FHA, USDA, and VA, plus secondary marketing guidelines
  • Knowledge of escrow, taxes, closing documents, insurance, and other mortgage terminology
  • High school diploma or GED
  • NMLS license
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The Company
HQ: Madison, WI
5,139 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Founded in April 1996, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation employs over 10,000+ employees in over 345+ branches nationwide. At Fairway, customer service is a way of life. Not only are we dedicated to finding the best rates for our customers, we also offer some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and guiding customers through every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed your expectations, guarantee your satisfaction, and earn your trust.

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