East West Bank

Sr. Mortgage Loan Funder

East West Bank$70K — $91K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of residential mortgage lending experience with a focus on origination and loan guidelines.
  • Strong understanding of agency, non-agency, and jumbo loan products.
  • Creative problem-solving skills in a regulated environment.
  • Preferred experience with Private Banking or high-net-worth clients.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to navigate internal systems and work cross-departmentally.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an escalation point for MLOs facing mortgage loan challenges.
  • Partner closely with Private Banking MLOs on complex client needs.
  • Troubleshoot loan eligibility, documentation, and system issues.
  • Collaborate with various teams to streamline mortgage workflows.
  • Develop a deep understanding of mortgage products and guidelines.
  • Provide guidance on structuring unique loan requests for high-net-worth clients.
  • Monitor trends in issues to suggest systemic improvements.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career growth.
  • Participation in new products and system enhancements.
  • Collaborative work environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
Full Job Description
Overview

Sr. Mortgage Loan Funder plays a critical role in supporting Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs), particularly those in Private Banking MLO roles, by identifying solutions to complex loan scenarios and resolving issues that hinder loan progression. This role acts as a
strategic resource and problem-solver to improve the MLO experience and client satisfaction, working cross-functionally with mortgage operation units, compliance, and other departments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a dedicated escalation and resolution point for MLOs facing challenges in structuring or progressing mortgage loans.
  • Partner closely with Private Banking MLOs and seasoned originators to address high-touch or complex client needs.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to loan eligibility, documentation, system errors, investor overlays, and guideline exceptions.
  • Collaborate with underwriting, processing, closing and mortgage compliance teams to streamline workflows and remove bottlenecks.
  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of mortgage products, investor guidelines, and internal policies.
  • Provide guidance on structuring unique or non-standard loan requests for high-networth clients.
  • Monitor trends in issues or roadblocks to recommend systemic improvements or policy updates.
  • Train and mentor newer MLOs on navigating internal processes and systems.
  • Participate in new product rollouts, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives as a liaison for the MLO voice.
  • May perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in residential mortgage lending, with deep knowledge of origination, and loan guidelines.
  • Strong understanding of agency, non-agency, and jumbo loan products.
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively in a regulated environment.
  • Experience supporting Private Banking or high-net-worth clients is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to navigate internal systems and coordinate across departments.

Preferred:
  • Experience in a support role for mortgage sales or operation teams.
  • Knowledge of investor-specific guidelines and exception handling.
  • Familiarity with Encompass loan origination systems.


Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $34.00/Hr. - USD $44.00/Hr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

About East West Bank

East West Bank is a bank based in California that provides personal and commercial banking services. The bank was founded in 1973 and has grown to become one of the largest banks in the United States. East West Bank has over 120 locations in the United States and China, and offers a range of financial products and services to its customers. The bank is committed to providing excellent customer service and helping its customers achieve their financial goals.
Learn more about East West Bank
Size
3,100 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$567.8 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
NASDAQ

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