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The Commercial Loan Closing Specialist I coordinates and executes post-closing activities for commercial loans by performing quality control activities, completing transactions and ensuring complete, accurate and compliant loan documentation is delivered for booking and perfection.
The position demonstrates the Ameris Vision, Purpose, Expectations and Values.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities Strictly adheres to Bank Secrecy Act requirements and applies organizational policies and procedures in all activities.
Validates proper execution of loan documents before processing the initial loan funding.
Performs due diligence activities for commercial loans and effectively administers post-closing activities.
Reviews all reports and documents for accuracy & sufficiency according to bank policy and regulatory requirements.
Identifies discrepancies and issues, facilitates resolution and takes corrective actions.
Tracks and follows up for timely receipt of outstanding executed loan packages from the lender.
Prepares all necessary payments to third party vendors on each loan transaction.
Delivers timely recordable documents to the required municipality for lien perfection.
Establishes and books ticklers for all trailing documents, exceptions and ongoing tickler documents (i.e.
UCCs, insurance, flood, etc.) to the tracking system.
Ensures all trailing documents are ultimately received (i.e.
Final Title Policy, Title Opinions, Recorded Deeds/Mortgages, UCCs, etc.).
Performs review of all closed loan packages to ensure proper execution of documentation.
Organizes scanned loan file and executes storage procedures for supporting documents.
Updates status queue for delivery of loan for booking.
Responsible for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of documentation exception reports.
Decision-Making Authority Determines acceptability of documentation and conformance to policy, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Able to effectively and persuasively express self, using language and grammar in a professional manner.
Able to plan, schedule and organize professional schedule to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
Able to provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
Able to analyze and record detailed information and produce accurate, high quality work products.
Able to research, analyze, identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, and present findings.
Knowledge of financial covenants, business entities, and standard loan products.
Able to manage and organize a high volume of documents.
Able to read, analyze and interpret commercial loan documents.
Able to perform accurate calculations and transactions.
Industry and Work Experience 1 or more years of experience in a related role working with commercial loan products, structures and/or documentation.
Experience using relevant banking and document storage software applications preferred.
Academic Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
________________________________________ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)