Associate, Mortgage Closing & Servicing

About the position Responsibilities • Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including production officer, production analyst, correspondent, borrower, in-house counsel, outside counsel, title company, accounting, treasury, servicing, portfolio management, and asset management personnel proactively to ensure loans are closed timely. • Managing and communicating transaction timelines to internal and external partners to verify all appropriate deadlines are met. • Identifying the legal and business risks associated with each mortgage loan investment being closed. • Performing pre-and post-closing functions including managing closing checklist to ensure completion and receipt of all required documents to review and close the loan. • Reviewing loan documentation, third party due diligence reports, title, survey, and insurance documentation for compliance with Lincoln's requirements. • Transmitting loan information and documentation to servicing, asset management, accounting, and other departments, as necessary. • Reviewing loan settlement statements prepared by the escrow agent for accuracy. • Updating internal systems to ensure that appropriate internal reporting data reflects current information for the transaction. • Keeping management, deal team, borrower, and other parties informed of potential problems or delays and makes recommendations. • Working on projects and team initiatives as requested. Requirements • 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) - Minimum Required • 1-3 Years experience in commercial mortgage loans that aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position. • Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with four (4) days in the office. • Working knowledge of real estate law: Fee simple and leasehold estates; Foreclosures; Understanding subordinated interests. • Working knowledge of mortgage loan document types required for closing and servicing of loans. • Working knowledge of required insurance Acord forms and policies needed for closing. • Working knowledge of title insurance and UCC financing statements. • Critical thinking skills. • Must be detail oriented. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and work independently in a time-sensitive environment where meeting established deadlines is critical. • Strong interpersonal/customer service skills with the ability to create/build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Nice-to-haves • Experience in closing and/or servicing of bridge, construction and/or mezzanine financing is preferred. Benefits • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute. • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities. • PTO/parental leave. • Competitive 401K and employee benefits. • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program. • Tuition assistance program. • A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations. • Effective productivity/technology tools and training. Apply tot his job