Loan Setup Analyst

SoFi
Frisco - TX; Charlotte - NC, Frisco - TX; Charlotte - NC
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level mortgage professionals with Encompass and Optimal Blue experience working in a hybrid office environment.

Best fit for

  • Mortgage industry veterans with hands-on loan pricing experience
    — “2+ years in the mortgage industry preferred
  • Detail-oriented analysts comfortable with high-volume data entry
    — “Conduct systematic data entry for all interest rate lock requests
  • Self-sufficient operators who thrive in fast-paced financial environments
    — “Ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently in a very fast-paced environment

Things to consider

  • Hybrid schedule requires in-office presence 2 days weekly
    — “requires in-office attendance 2 days per week
  • Must maintain strict confidentiality around financial data
    — “Comfortable working under a high level of confidentiality

How to stand out

  • Quantify your impact on loan pricing accuracy in past roles
    — “Confirm loan pricing accuracy and profitability
  • Showcase training experience to highlight leadership potential
    — “Coach, train, and educate teammates who are newly onboarded
  • Demonstrate TRID compliance knowledge through specific examples
    — “Knowledge of TRID guidelines
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • accurate loan pricing
  • compliant loan terms
  • efficient data entry
Typical background
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Skills & requirements

Required

Mortgage_industryRate_locksLoan_setupData_entryCompliance

Preferred

TrainingCoaching

Stack & domain

Mortgage IndustryEncompassOptimal BlueMicrosoft ExcelTrid GuidelinesLoan PricingRate LocksLoan Re-pricesData EntrySlaAutomationRoboticsTrainingAttention To DetailTeam ManagementCommunicationFinanceLoan SetupMortgageCompliance

About the role

Original posting from SoFi

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Who we are:

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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 role:

The Lock Desk Specialist will be responsible for ensuring SoFi company policies and procedures related to rate locks are accurate and meet loan pricing compliance standards. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in the mortgage industry, proficiency in relevant software, and the ability to serve as a critical point of contact for both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position follows a hybrid work model and requires in-office attendance 2 days per week.

What you'll do:

Enforce Lock Desk policy & procedures.

Assist the company’s loan officers with rate lock maintenance, loan re-prices, and general Lock.

Monitor and track Best Effort rate locks with investors.

Confirm loan pricing accuracy and profitability.

Conduct systematic data entry for all interest rate lock requests and re-prices.

Act as the main point of contact for escalation scenarios.

Process Change of Circumstances, Loan Concessions, Lock Scrubs, and Lock Extensions.

Monitor various shared email in-boxes and perform work within SLA.

Act as a primary point of contact with the Loan Setup Client Experience Team to ensure loan terms are compliant.

Ensure the accuracy of fees; create a file structure for outbound disclosures.

Monitor robotics outcome reports and scrub loans that fail to queue back up for automation or work manually.

Coach, train, and educate teammates who are newly onboarded.

What you'll need:

A four-year college degree in Finance, Economics, or another related field is preferred

2+ years in the mortgage industry preferred

2 + years of Encompass experience

2+ years of Optimal Blue experience

Microsoft Excel proficiency

General knowledge of financial markets

Knowledge of TRID guidelines

Ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently in a very fast-paced environment

Comfortable working under a high level of confidentiality

Detail-oriented and strong time management / organizational skills

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!

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

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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SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

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