Closing Specialist

Job Title: Closing Specialist 

Job Category: Non-Exempt 

Department: Title & Closing 

Work Schedule: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PST 

Company URL: http://www.solidifi.com  

About the Role 

The Closing department is a fast-paced department that communicates heavily with borrowers, clients, and vendors. The closing department is responsible from when a signing is scheduled until all paperwork has been completed. This includes balancing loan figures, conducting a final review of all documents and delivering the document package to the notary or attorney for signing. The closing specialist is responsible for reviewing the daily closing calendar to ensure that all documents have been delivered as well as monitoring pipelines with a focus on turn times.  

Responsibilities 

• Collaborates with lending counterparts from Solidifi’s clients during the closing process. This involves close attention to detail for any document discrepancies as well as a comfort in analyzing financial information to accurately perform calculations.
• Possess strong written/verbal communication skills to communicate internally with other departments to resolve lender signing conditions. Closing specialists maintain the ability to multitask and prioritize based on changing workflow requirements. 
• Understands standard refinance process with ability to answer questions from both lenders and borrowers. This includes knowledge of state or transaction specific requirements. 
• Maintain exceptional problem-solving skills as all transactions are not the same. Closing specialists are comfortable with being presented new information for both state and client requirements. 

Skills and Expertise  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-2 years prior industry experience in title/escrow required, closing experience a plus
• Knowledge of lending requirements and standard loan documentation
• Experience with ResWare or a similar workflow software system is an asset 
• Skills in written and verbal communication, as well as an ability to multitask

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs 
• Ability to work and communicate in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 

About Solidifi 

Solidifi is a leading network management services provider for the residential lending industry. Our platform combines proprietary technology and network management capabilities with tens of thousands of independent qualified field professionals to create an efficient marketplace for the provision of mortgage lending services. We are a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals and title, and settlement services. Our clients include top 100 mortgage lenders in the U.S. Solidifi is a wholly owned subsidiary of Real Matters (TSX: REAL). Visit www.solidifi.com for more information and stay connected with our latest news on LinkedIn.  

Benefits 

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance (basic and voluntary), short- and long-term disability coverage, FSA plan, 401(k) with company match, Wellness webinars, employee assistance programs, paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Solidifi is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Solidifi is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.