Mortgage Loan Processor

The Loan Partner Three (LP3)

The Loan Partner Three (LP3) is a Loan Processor responsible for timely and high-quality loan processing from RESPA to Funding (lock-to-loan).

The LP3 collaborates with the Loan Officer (LO), Loan Partner Two (LP2), loan underwriters, borrowers, and other key stakeholders to review and submit high-quality loan applications to underwriting.

This position requires extensive knowledge of investor guidelines, strong attention to detail, expertise in analyzing cash, credit, capacity (income), and collateral, and proactive communication to minimize underwriting conditions and enhance the borrower experience.

$60,000 - $90,000 yearly

• Verify that the initial loan file is complete using the pre-underwrite checklist
• Request any additional documentation on cash, credit, and capacity (income) for a complete loan submission
• Return incomplete loans to LO or LP2 with a detailed list of outstanding items
• Initiate ALL third-party items (or direct LP3A to do so, if applicable)
• Submit high-quality loans for preliminary underwriting without over-analyzing

• Analyze the Conditional Loan Approval (CLA) to ensure all conditions are clear
• Confirm outstanding CLA items have NOT already been received before reaching out to external parties (avoid duplicate requests to borrowers)
• Request conditions in layman’s terms that are easy for borrowers to understand
• Thoughtfully review and submit all conditions to underwriting
• Proactively communicate with LP2 (via phone or face-to-face) on better submission practices
• Send all Clear to Close (CTC) requests via email to the loan team
• Review ICD and CDs to ensure accuracy vs. the original Loan Estimate (LE)

• Monitor pending closed loans for funding authorization
• Clear any post-funding conditions as required
• Support LO, LP1, LP2, and borrowers with any post-funding questions

• Collaborate with the Operations Team to improve the LP2 submission checklist for efficiency
• Attend Weekly Team Meetings (WTM) to review the entire loan pipeline
• Log all crucial communication in the LOS Conversation Log
• Build relationships with closing, funding, post-closing, and QC teams
• High-quality borrower third-party communication is required, differentiating this role from a traditional Loan Processor

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of underwriting or processing experience
• 40+ hours per week commitment
• Proficient in DU/DO and LP
• Major Loan Origination Systems (LOS) expertise (Encompass, Calyx Point, etc.)
• Strong understanding of investor guidelines
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management ability to work under pressure
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across corporate branches
• Completion of all required regulatory compliance training

Covita Lending is an Independent Mortgage Broker based out of Columbus, Ohio, that operates in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Covita Lending offers a wide range of lending options to meet your financial needs and circumstances. With nearly 40 years of combined experience as top-producing loan officers, our assurance is that whether you are a first-time buyer, interested in refinancing your mortgage, or a real estate investor, we’re here to guide you through the process.