Job Opportunities
INCLUSIVENESS STATEMENT:
HomeSight is an equal-opportunity employer with a very diverse staff. We seek to recruit, retain, and advance people of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact.
HOMESIGHT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Community & Business Development Assistant
Position Summary
We are seeking a Community & Business Development Assistant to join our Community & Business Development team. The Community & Business Development Assistant will provide support to the Community & Business Development team. Their primary responsibilities include coordinating the development of a business improvement area, community and business engagement, event coordination, building relationships with local business owners, and assisting with team activities. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, self-driven, creative, highly organized team player, with the ability to multi-task and a strong desire to work in a culturally diverse mission-driven organization; being bilingual is a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices for the Community & Business Development Team
- Provide meeting support by attending assigned meetings, taking detailed meeting notes, distributing notes, and following up with meeting attendees
- Coordinate logistical aspects of community meetings and public events
- Schedule, prepare, and coordinate internal meetings
- Work on special projects as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Provide research and development support for Othello Business Improvement Area (BIA)
- Provide development support for non-profit delivery mobile app
- Conduct outreach for Plate of Nations and Cultural exchange Tours
- Other projects as assigned.
- Provide direct outreach to small businesses in SE Seattle; including but not limited to sharing important information, distributing supplies, and sharing marketing materials
- Work with Team to develop community outreach strategies
- Attend after-hour community meetings and events
- Provide continuous communication with our community neighbors
- Co-lead Community & Business Development events and projects
- Provide grant writing and reporting support
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in outreach and customer service work or equivalent training
- Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service in person, in writing, and on the phone
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions in a high energy environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and use sound judgement to complete tasks
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Preferred:
- Bilingual
- Familiarity with Salesforce
Work Schedule:
- This position primarily works Monday- Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm and will include evening and weekend activities on occasion.
Department: HomeSight Community & Business Development
Reports to:Director of Community & Business Development
Classification: Full-time, Hybrid, Non-Exempt, Tier I
Compensation: $60,000-$69,000 annually
Mortgage Post-Closer/Loan Sale Processor
Position Summary:
The Mortgage Post-Closer/Loan Sale Processor position is part of the Loan Servicing team and encompasses pre-closing, closing and post-closing processes as well as shipping for purchase and follow-up with investors. This position will communicate with settlement agents, Mortgage Loan Originators, and other counterparties to obtain documentation for the loan closing package. This position requires excellent communication skills, accountability, and ability to prioritize workload on a continual basis. This is a fast-paced role that will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to grow and develop their mortgage skills while becoming an integral part of our lending operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Post-Closing:
- Swift and accurate preparation of complete multi-layered closing loan document packages to meet customer financing structure.
- Track, request, and collect trailing documents including recorded deed of trust, final title policies, executed loan packages from title and closing agents.
- Assist with MERS registration, MIN transfers, and interim servicing updates as required by investor and agency guidelines.
- Coordinate the recording of legal documents with title companies and county clerks.
- Prepare, review and deliver Post Closing Consummation Disclosure and cover letter of changes.
- Deliver accurate and complete servicing packages post-closing to the Loan Servicing Department as they are received.
- Post-Closing:
- Loan Sale Processing:
- Monitor final documents for investors, organize documents in the proper stacking order, and review, update, and respond to investors with status of documents.
- Monitor investor websites for loans purchased and suspense items, review conditions posted, and research items to provide back to investor in a timely manner. Engage and update appropriate Lending team members as needed.
- Submit complete loan packages to investors for purchase within established timeframes.
- Track and monitor file delivery to investors.
- Track and monitor investor quality defects and feedback.
- Review repurchase request of investors.
- Communicate file deficiencies from investors and collaborate with team members to cure defect.
- Loan Sale Processing:
- Provide customer service to clients, receive and forward loan documents to appropriate team members.
- Provide backup with processing incoming mail for Homeownership Center.
- Ensure file retention procedures are maintained.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years’ experience in mortgage lending industry
- Two years’ experience with mortgage loan documentation, post-closing and loan sales
- Solid understanding of conventional loans and Down Payment Assistance programs
- Familiarity with investor purchase processes, trailing document requirements, and custodial delivery standards
- High level of proficiency in Encompass Loan Origination System, including generating post-closing CD’s to balance with final SS received from Escrow.
- Strong computer and data entry skills and ability to learn new software systems quickly
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 and strong Excel skills
- Experience with Salesforce
- Proficiency in Adobe software programs
- Current Notary Public license or willingness to obtain license
- Effectively manage their day with limited supervision
- Effectively communicate with staff members
- Experience working with diverse populations and providing customer service
- Works with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness, strong attention to detail, problem solving abilities along with good organization skills
- Integrity and confidentiality when it comes to handling sensitive information
- Demonstrated patience and professionalism when interacting with both internal and external customers
- Desire to be part of a team environment and go the extra mile when needed
- Demonstrated commitment to and practice of racial equity and social justice
Department: HomeSight Homeownership Center
Reports to: Loan Servicing Manager
Classification: Full-time, Onsite, Non-Exempt, Tier I
Compensation: $60,000- $69,000