Loan Processor Self-Help Housing
Salary: $20.18-$31.31 hourly
Closing Date: 10/06/2024
Self-Help Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Loan Processor in our Mutual Self-Help Housing Program.
As a Loan Processor, you will work directly with the communities where we build to recruit families into the program and guide them through the application process, including determining program eligibility, processing and packaging loans, and closing loans. You should have strong communication skills and attention to detail. You should also have a strong understanding of RESPA disclosures and regulations, be a notary, or have the ability to obtain a notary license and conduct group presentations. As a Loan Processor with Self-Help Enterprises, you will have the opportunity to be the first contact with hard-working Valley families on the path to homeownership.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.
Responsibilities
- Recruit participants, including outreach activities such as press releases and public service announcements.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with participants throughout the process and offer counseling in budgeting and home maintenance.
- Interview and effectively elicit factual information from participants in various settings.
- Gather, record, and evaluate data to determine eligibility for multiple grant and loan programs.
- Interpret and apply eligibility regulations and guidelines correctly.
- Counsel participants to ensure understanding of the program.
- Communicate effectively with representatives of public and private entities, lending institutions, and agency staff to act as the primary liaison for participants.
- Coordinate activities with other staff and maintain effective working relationships.
- Maintain accurate and detailed files and records.
- Prepare monthly activities and progress reports.
- Process loan and grant applications for financing.
- Identify the most appropriate financing package for participants.
- Promote the availability of programs to potential applicants.
- Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor.
- Conduct group presentations.
Must Haves
- Strong understanding of RESPA disclosures and regulations.
- Work independently and as a team member.
- Detail-oriented and maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Strong computer and communication skills.
- Relate well with persons of diverse backgrounds.
- Notary license or ability to obtain.
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.
- Some night and weekend work may be required.
Skills
You're passionate
You're a passionate and energetic person who's excited to connect and work with a diverse group of participants, colleagues, and partners.
You love people and problem solving
You're always excited to meet someone new, listen, and help them find solutions to their needs.
You believe in homeownership
You care about participating in the process that will help local families achieve the dream of homeonwership.
You're a problem solver and strategic thinker
You strive to come up with innovative and creative solutions to problems that seem impossible. You're capable of thinking about the big picture and coming up with a plan to execute.
You're self-motivated
You see something that can be improved and you go after it. You have a strong desire to help others and to be a part of something special at Self-Help Enterprises.