Loan Closing Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Loan Closing Specialist to support agricultural lending operations. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage loan documentation, coordinate closing activities, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced office environment. The role works closely with lending staff, attorneys, title partners, and internal management to help ensure loans are properly prepared, funded, and finalized.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare approved loan files for closing and support the process of delivering eligible loans to the secondary market.
• Review title commitments and work directly with attorneys and title companies to resolve outstanding items before closing.
• Gather and verify required documentation such as insurance binders, payoff details, flood certifications, lien searches, and debt information.
• Evaluate appraisal information to confirm collateral details and help determine the appropriate loan securitization approach.
• Enter and maintain loan, collateral, and closing data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track recorded documents, final title policies, and other post-closing items to complete each loan file.
• Coordinate funding, loan booking, and escrow setup to help ensure timely and accurate loan completion.
• Finalize closed loan packages, image file documentation, and prepare routine status or activity reports for management.
• Provide administrative support to the Ag Loan Office by assisting with daily operational tasks and documentation review. Requirements
• Experience supporting loan closing, loan administration, loan review, or loan origination activities.
• Working knowledge of consumer and commercial loan documentation, agreements, and related lending products.
• Ability to read and interpret legal, financial, and property-related documents with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data entry, record maintenance, and report preparation within a lending or financial services environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files, follow up on outstanding items, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, attorneys, title companies, and other external partners.
• Must be able to pass a soft credit check; student loans, medical bills, and resolved bankruptcy matters may be acceptable based on review.

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