Mortgage Loan Processor - LP3
We're looking for an experienced Loan Processor (Loan Partner 3) who takes pride in delivering an exceptional client experience while keeping loans moving efficiently. If you are a mortgage processor who is fluent in both English and Spanish and enjoys taking ownership of your pipeline, communicating proactively, solving problems, and working alongside a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to meet you. The LP3 is responsible for managing loans from lock through funding, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality underwriting submissions and closings. This role works closely with the Loan Officer, Loan Partners, underwriters, borrowers, and third-party partners to proactively manage files, minimize underwriting conditions, and help ensure loans close on time. Our ideal candidate:
- Is fluent in both English and Spanish
- Has 3+ years of mortgage processing experience for a broker
- Has outstanding communication skills
- Has excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability and pride in their work
- Has the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline with accuracy and efficiency
- Is a self-starter who takes ownership and gets things done
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
- Is flexible and willing to go the extra mile when needed, understanding that occasionally a time-sensitive loan may need attention outside of traditional business hours
- Isn't hesitant to pick up the phone to communicate
- Loves helping people
We're looking for someone who is coachable, embraces new ideas and processes, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in finding solutions—not just identifying problems. Fluency in Portuguese is a plus. Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 Responsibilities: Essential Duties of This Position Pre-Underwrite
- Review all incoming loans within one business day of receipt.
- Review approximately five loans daily (or as directed by the Loan Officer).
- Verify loan file completeness using the pre-underwrite checklist.
- Request and analyze documentation related to cash, credit, income, and borrower capacity.
- Work with the Loan Partners and Loan Officer to obtain any missing documentation needed for underwriting.
- Initiate all required third-party services.
- Submit complete, accurate, high-quality loan files to underwriting within three business days.
- Average approximately three underwriting submissions per day.
- Strive for 95% or more of initial Conditional Loan Approvals (CLAs) to have 10 or fewer conditions.
Post-Underwrite
- Review Conditional Loan Approvals (CLAs) for clarity and accuracy.
- Confirm outstanding conditions have not already been received before requesting additional documentation.
- Translate underwriting conditions into borrower-friendly language.
- Review, package, and submit conditions accurately and promptly.
- Maintain a two-touch maximum to Clear-to-Close.
- Share feedback and best practices with the team to strengthen future loan submissions.
- Send Clear-to-Close requests to the full loan team.
- Review Initial Closing Disclosures (ICDs) and Closing Disclosures (CDs) for accuracy against the Loan Estimate.
- Ensure 95% or more of loans close on time.
Post-Fund
- Monitor closed loans for funding authorization.
- Respond to post-funding issues the same business day.
- Clear post-funding conditions as required.
- Support borrowers and team members with post-closing questions.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team to improve LP2 submission checklists and workflows.
- Attend weekly team and pipeline meetings.
- Log all critical communication in the Loan Origination System (LOS).
- Build strong working relationships with underwriting, closing, funding, post-closing, and quality control teams.
- Deliver proactive, high-quality communication that exceeds traditional processing expectations.
- Help create an exceptional borrower experience through clear communication, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of mortgage processing experience for a Broker.
- Strong knowledge of Conventional, FHA, VA, Non-QM, Jumbo, DSCR / Investor, USDA.
- Experience with DU/DO and Loan Prospector.
- Experience using major Loan Origination Systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accountability.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Coachable and open to learning new systems and processes.
- Positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Completion of all required regulatory and compliance training.
About Company At 3 Keys Lending, as a broker, we love helping our clients find the best mortgage solutions. We are bilingual and love serving clients from first-time home buyers to experienced investors. We value our team culture where we work to brainstorm and problem-solve to get loans approved. Our philosophy is that we can never over-communicate with clients and referral partners. We also love supporting our community by asking each client to nominate a local schoolteacher, and we donate to their classroom. Apply To This Job