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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.

• Prepare Closing Documents: Prepare, compile, and audit closing documents for accuracy and compliance with loan approvals and regulatory disclosures.
• Coordinate Closing Conditions: Coordinate with internal teams, title companies, vendors, and borrowers to ensure all conditions are met prior to closing and funding.
• Approve Funding: Review signed closing documents and approve funding in accordance with transaction terms.
• Manage Fund Disbursement: Manage disbursement of funds and ensure proper documentation is in place for delivery and servicing.
• Perform Post-Closing Audits: Perform post-closing tasks including auditing files, resolving discrepancies, and clearing unexpected liens.
• Track and Resolve Deficiencies: Maintain accurate records of deficiencies and remediation steps; ensure timely resolution.
• Validate Regulatory Compliance: Validate fee tolerances, re-disclosure timelines, and regulatory compliance (RESPA/TILA).
• Monitor Loan Pipeline: Monitor pipeline to ensure timely processing and closing of consumer loan applications.
• Liaise on Business Needs: Act as a liaison for business requirements, systemic issues, and process updates.
• Maintain Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of bank policies, procedures, and federal lending regulations.
• Deliver Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service and contribute to continuous process improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an experienced level of proficiency. We require a Highschool Diploma along with 3-5 years or more of practical experience in closing, underwriting, processing, or real estate documentation within a financial institution or title company.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Qualified candidates will possess a degree of proficiency (typically from 3-5 years of work or practical experience), in:

• SAFE Act Registration: SAFE Act registration required through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
• Apply Lending Expertise: Extensive knowledge of consumer lending guidelines, closing procedures, and real estate documentation.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of RESPA/TILA compliance and loan origination processes.
• Utilize Origination Platforms: Proficiency in home equity origination systems/platforms.
• Manage Complex Tasks: Proven ability to resolve complex issues, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate Effectively: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate Team Collaboration: Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.

Please refer to the “Skills for Success” section to learn how to stand out as an applicant.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

Qualified candidates will possess a degree of proficiency (typically from years of work or practical experience), across a suite of skills including, but not limited to:

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

DOING THE RIGHT THING: Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our valuable assets —including you​.

National Home Equity Closing SpecialistTotal Base Pay Range 44,300.00 - 83,700.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html and by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Virtual, California 00000

Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.