Find & Apply For Loan Processor / Assistant Jobs in Chino Hills, California

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Hard Money Loan Processor to join our growing private lending team. This position will be responsible for managing loan files from initial submission through underwriting, approval, documentation, and closing. The ideal candidate understands hard money, private money, bridge, and business-purpose real estate loans and knows how to keep transactions moving quickly. We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable communicating directly with borrowers, brokers, escrow/title companies, appraisers, and lenders, and capable of handling multiple active loan files at once. Responsibilities Process hard money and private-money loan files from submission through closing Review loan applications and borrower documentation for completeness Collect required documentation from borrowers and brokers Order and track appraisals, valuations, title reports, escrow items, insurance, and other third-party reports Review preliminary title reports and identify outstanding liens, judgments, or other issues requiring resolution Calculate and verify loan amounts, existing mortgage balances, payoff demands, LTV, and other transaction details Package loan files for underwriting and lender review Communicate with borrowers regarding outstanding conditions and documentation Work directly with lenders and underwriters to clear conditions Coordinate with escrow and title companies through loan closing Request and track mortgage payoff statements Assist with entity documentation for LLCs, corporations, and other borrowing entities Maintain accurate loan files, notes, status updates, and follow-up schedules Ensure deadlines are met and transactions continue progressing toward funding Provide regular updates to management, loan officers, borrowers, and other parties Identify potential problems early and work with the team to resolve them Assist with post-closing documentation when necessary Types of Loans Our team works primarily with real-estate-secured, business-purpose financing, including: Hard Money Loans Private Money Loans Bridge Loans Fix-and-Flip Loans Investment Property Loans Cash-Out Refinances First and Second Trust Deeds Business-Purpose Loans Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions Preferred Qualifications Previous experience processing hard money, private money, mortgage, or real estate loans Strong understanding of the loan process from application through funding Familiarity with title, escrow, appraisals, payoff demands, insurance, and closing documentation Understanding of LTV and real-estate-secured lending Ability to read preliminary title reports and basic real estate documentation Strong organizational and follow-up skills Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where loans may need to close quickly Strong attention to detail Ability to communicate professionally with borrowers, brokers, lenders, escrow officers, and title representatives California private/hard-money lending experience is strongly preferred Who We're Looking For We want someone who takes ownership of the loan file . This is not a position where you simply wait for documents to arrive. Our processor should actively follow up with borrowers, lenders, escrow, title, appraisers, and other parties to make sure each transaction continues moving toward closing. The right candidate understands that in private lending, speed, communication, organization, and problem-solving are critical. If you have experience processing hard money or private-money transactions and are looking to join a growing real estate lending operation, we'd like to hear from you. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience processing hard money, private money, bridge, or other real estate loans. Applicants with direct hard-money/private-lending experience will receive priority consideration.

Pay:

$24.94 - $30.04 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person