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*First Federal Bank of Kansas City is one of the largest mutually owned banks in the Midwest and has been a strong banking and lending partner to families in Kansas and Missouri for decades. *We are a community-oriented, culture-focused, progress-driven organization on a mission to help people, businesses, and communities build a better financial future.

At First Federal, youll be supported by diverse, talented, energetic individuals moving toward a common vision of prosperity and a home for all. Youll have boundless opportunities for growth whether its personal or professional development to reach your career goals, company events to strengthen your connections, or volunteer work to champion our community partners.

Your success is our success. When our employees feel valued, our customers feel valued, and our community grows.**

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We\'re looking for an experienced Mortgage Loan Closer to join our lending team and play a critical role in bringing approved residential mortgage loans across the finish line. In this position, you\'ll serve as the final quality checkpoint before funding, ensuring loan files are accurate, complete, compliant, and ready to close.\ \ If you\'re highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, and enjoy being the person others rely on to make sure everything comes together, we\'d love to meet you.

WHAT YOU\'LL DO

Manage an assigned pipeline of residential mortgage loans from

approved status through closing and funding, keeping files moving efficiently and meeting contractual and regulatory deadlines.

Review approved loan files and identify outstanding conditions,

including title requirements, liens, insurance, private mortgage insurance, and other items required prior to closing.

Coordinate with Loan Officers, Processors, Underwriters, title

companies, settlement agents, attorneys, insurance agents, taxing authorities, and borrowers to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve issues.

Prepare and verify accurate closing figures and documentation,

ensuring information reconciles across the Loan Estimate, Closing Disclosure, title documents, and other closing materials.

Prepare and input closing figures and documentation in Encompass for

Portfolio, Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and other Bank mortgage products.

Review and transmit complete closing packages to title companies and

settlement agents in a timely manner to support compliant Closing Disclosure delivery and TRID-required timelines.

Serve as a knowledgeable resource for Loan Officers, Processors,

title companies, settlement agents, and borrowers regarding closing requirements, figures, documentation, and timing.

Coordinatewith internal partners to resolve last-minute conditions,

discrepancies, and changes prior to closing.

Complete compliance reviews and independently research and resolve

issues identified through Mavent (or successor) compliance review tools.

Disburse loan proceeds, prepare closed loan files for shipping to

investors and warehouse lenders, and input and verify daily wire transfers.

Maintain accurate records and protect the confidentiality of

sensitive borrower and Bank information.

Provide exceptional service to both internal partners and external

customers throughout the closing process.

Provide cross-functional support for loan processing duties across

mortgage files, HELOC files, and auto loans as needed. Comprehensive training on the processingside will be provided.

Complies with all applicable banking laws and regulations,

including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related anti-money laundering statutes; and, federal consumer protection legislation and regulations.

WHAT WE\'RE LOOKING FOR

High school diploma or GED required; Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degree preferred.

At least three (3) years of related experience an/or training in residential mortgage lending, covering the full loan lifecycle from origination through closing and shipping.

Direct experience with Encompass or a comparable Loan Origination system is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full closing pipeline with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing closing deadlines across multiple files.

High attention to detail and commitment to regulatory accuracy and timeliness

Ability to complete ongoing investor and federal/state regulatory training is required as a condition of continued employments

Solid math skills with the ability to calculate figures a

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