Loan Funder

We are looking for a detail-oriented Loan Funder to join a lending team in Sherman Oaks, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports the closing and funding process by ensuring loan files are complete, accurate, and ready for disbursement. The ideal candidate brings strong mortgage operations experience, a careful approach to compliance, and the ability to work cross-functionally to keep funding timelines on track.

Responsibilities:

• Review loan files to confirm all approval conditions, supporting documents, and funding prerequisites have been satisfied before release of funds.
• Examine closing packages for completeness and accuracy, including core loan and settlement documentation, and resolve issues that could delay funding.
• Partner with lending, operations, and finance teams to move loans through final stages efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• Calculate and reconcile funding amounts by validating wire details, payoff data, and other disbursement figures.
• Prepare, authorize, and release outgoing wires for loan fundings and construction draw transactions in accordance with established controls.
• Maintain clear records of each funding transaction, ensuring documentation supports audit readiness and traceability.
• Escalate missing items, inconsistencies, or potential risk concerns prior to disbursement to protect loan quality and prevent errors.
• Submit completed funded files for post-closing review or investor delivery and update loan status information in applicable systems and logs.
• Follow company lending standards, fraud prevention practices, and federal and state regulatory requirements throughout the funding process.