Funding Specialist (6 Mo. Contract + Benefits)

Kiavi is one of the nation’s largest private lenders to residential real estate investors (REIs). We harness the power of data & technology to offer our customers a simpler, more reliable, and faster way to access the capital they need to scale their businesses. 

Formerly known as LendingHome, we’re committed to helping REIs revitalize the approximately $25 trillion worth of aged U.S. housing stock to provide move-in ready homes and rental housing for millions of Americans across the country.

Combining our technology and industry expertise, Kiavi has grown to a team of over 500 and has won many awards over the years including Forbes Fintech 50, Finovate Awards, Best Digital Mortgage Platform, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and many more. 

• Loans Funded: $30 billion in loans funded
• Homes financed: 100,000+ projects funded for our customers across the country
• Geography: 49 states + D.C. where we lend to REIs so they can revitalize neighborhoods
• Employees: Over 500 employees with competitive benefits and perks

This position can be based remotely in any of our approved hiring regions. Our hybrid distributed workforce philosophy allows us to find the best talent in the country and build diverse teams, while allowing our colleagues to work from the location that works best for them. 

Identity Verification Notice: To ensure the security and integrity of our hiring process, all candidates are required to complete a secure identity verification. This process uses biometric and device validation to confirm identity and liveness. All data is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

This is a 6+ month contract role with the possibility to extend and/or convert to full time.

The Role

The objective of the closing department is to efficiently bring a loan transaction to closure by accurately drawing documents both to the requirements of our investors and to the request of our borrower clients. They must also protect the company integrity through thoughtful review of all closing conditions and requirements involving, but not limited to accurate reconciliation of fund disbursement, on point communication to all settlement agents, and timely coordination of 3rd party documents (hazard insurance, flood insurance, and title commitments). The Funding Specialist is responsible for guiding our loans after the loan closing documents have been prepared through the funding and closing of the loan. Along the way, you will foster relationships with our closing agents, brokers and borrowers, as well as internal team members as you work with them to make the process of borrowing through LendingHome smooth and simple.

Responsibilities

• Work with the loan origination team, closing agents and borrowers to ensure a quick, accurate and pleasant closing experience
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of loans once the loans enter your queue, including but not limited to:
• Reviewing signed closing documents to ensure all documents are present and have been signed properly and ensure all conditions have been met
• Requesting wire to be sent
• Following up for any post closing documents
• Speak up and suggest improvements wherever you see an opportunity
• Adhere to and comply with all applicable federal and state laws and company policies
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned by the supervisor
• Propose improvement to our closing process, to make it as efficient and pleasant as possible

Qualifications

• You have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or 3-5 years experience in document drawing and/or funding; escrow officer or insurance agent experience a plus
• Track record as a self-starter, with excellent time management skills, and a strong desire to learn
• You have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Open to feedback, comfortable speaking up and asking questions and able to follow a proven process
• You are flexible and can work in a dynamic environment of rapid change in procedures and prioritization
• You have excellent technology skills, including: Microsoft Word & Excel, Google Docs & Sheets, Adobe Acrobat; an