Pre-Approval Specialist

About the role

Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We're a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we're at the forefront. We're proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people's lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world. The Pre-Approval Specialist is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, file quality, and adhering to the agreed upon Service Level Agreement (SLA) while processing borrower documents. This is accomplished by obtaining and verifying necessary documentation for underwriting the loan file and communicating directly with borrowers, third-party vendors, and/or loan officers to obtain documentation for initial loan approval.

Responsibilities

• Verify vendor orders are completed and returned, and invoices are received and documented
• Verify all required documentation in the file is complete and accurate before submitting to underwriting
• Responsible for handing over a completely documented file to the Underwriter which is ready for initial underwriting
• Complete required loan submission checklists
• Manage pipeline within allotted turn times
• Document all communication related to the loan application in the conversation log.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the mortgage industry
• Ability to calculate income and review credit report experience
• Ability to communicate with borrowers
• Knowledge of mortgage guidelines
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Available to work varying hours and overtime if needed
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Windows) and Google suite (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Mortgage experience is strongly preferred
• Compensation and Benefits
• The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and location.
• To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
• The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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• Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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• If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

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