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Senior Loan Examination Specialist

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Senior Loan Examination Specialist

Charlotte, NC

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Loan Examination Specialist in Consumer Lending as a part of Home Lending. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead loan reviews which include a complete re-underwrite of the loan file to assess the credit decision, a review of closing documents for compliance requirements, and a review of the appraisal for collateral quality
  • Research and validate most complex and escalated loan files to ensure programs, investors, and company polices are followed
  • Contribute to the resolution of loan transitioning and processing issues
  • Partner with other Loan Examination Specialists to meet process deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of closing, underwriting, and compliance guidelines
  • Collaborate with immediate peers and more experienced management to report findings and recommendations
  • Act as a mentor for less experienced Loan Examination Specialists
  • Review and validation of property requirements including title and appraisal
  • Utilize knowledge of company policy and procedures, and available tools and resources, such as One Right Answer and QIS methodology to validate credit decision
  • Examine transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with fraud prevention and may partner with Fraud Risk Prevention on reviews
  • Serve as a consultant and technical resource on difficult scenarios
  • Partner with fulfillment underwriters, managers, performance coaches, and lending officers
  • Communicate and discuss findings with partners
  • Mentor other reviewers on department procedures and policies
  • Provide post authority reviews for underwriters receiving new or additional authority to comply with the decisioning authority roadmap
  • Mentor and coach peers and partners within Fulfillment
Required Qualifications:

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  • 4+ years of Underwriting experience, Loan processing, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Underwriting experience
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Wells Fargo Sales systems experience (Ex. CORE, Empower, One Right Answer)
  • Experience with quality inspection of loan files including Conventional Agency, Non-Agency, FHA, VA, including reviewing loans from a closing/compliance perspective
  • Experience reviewing and validating all credit documents, including but not limited to: financial statements, credit reports, appraisal, income and assets documents
  • Experience reviewing applicable ratios (i.e. debt ratios, loan-to-value) including complex income scenarios, to ensure loan meets company and agency guidelines
  • Experience coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback
Job Expectations:
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position requires compliance with all mortgage regulatory requirements and Wells Fargo's compliance policies related to these requirements. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Locations:
  • 1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ
  • 2850 S Price Road, Chandler, AZ
  • 1525 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
  • 600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
  • 801 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$30.58 - $54.33
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
22 Nov 2024
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-418803-3
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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