Loan Closing Officer

Metairie, LA
Full-Time

Job Description

Locations: Onsite with location listed 

SUMMARY

Responsible for working independently on complex issues, while exhibiting a solid understanding of loan documentation and closing procedures; corroborates with attorneys in reviewing loan documentation to reduce bank risk and ensure completeness and accuracy of all documents. Produces Laser Pro documentation for in house closings. Has authority to inform appropriate personnel that the loan cannot be closed until certain documents, authority, or insurance is received to ensure the loan is closed in accordance with the approval and the Bank is adequately protected and the collateral is perfected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review all necessary loan documents, and work with outside counsel to ensure that all required documents are complete and accurate
  • Ensure adequate approval authority is obtained prior to closings
  • Identify and perform necessary pre-closing lien searches
  • Ensure adequate insurance is obtained prior to closing
  • Confirm and verify collateral values, as required in the approval
  • Review and determine that all required documentation is in place and acceptable for closing a loan; at times may have to inform the appropriate personnel that the loan cannot be closed until certain documents to protect the Bank’s position are obtained
  • Review existing documentation for loan relationship with Bank for renewals and increases
  • Produce Laser Pro documents for in house closings
  • Upload collected documentation into the Bank’s imaging system
  • Complete the auto-generated checklists in the Bank’s system of record
  • Address and clear any exceptions in bank system of record as it relates to loan closer due diligence
  • Assist in other duties and special projects as requested
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • No supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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Locations: Onsite with location listed 

SUMMARY

Responsible for working independently on complex issues, while exhibiting a solid understanding of loan documentation and closing procedures; corroborates with attorneys in reviewing loan documentation to reduce bank risk and ensure completeness and accuracy of all documents. Produces Laser Pro documentation for in house closings. Has authority to inform appropriate personnel that the loan cannot be closed until certain documents, authority, or insurance is received to ensure the loan is closed in accordance with the approval and the Bank is adequately protected and the collateral is perfected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review all necessary loan documents, and work with outside counsel to ensure that all required documents are complete and accurate
  • Ensure adequate approval authority is obtained prior to closings
  • Identify and perform necessary pre-closing lien searches
  • Ensure adequate insurance is obtained prior to closing
  • Confirm and verify collateral values, as required in the approval
  • Review and determine that all required documentation is in place and acceptable for closing a loan; at times may have to inform the appropriate personnel that the loan cannot be closed until certain documents to protect the Bank’s position are obtained
  • Review existing documentation for loan relationship with Bank for renewals and increases
  • Produce Laser Pro documents for in house closings
  • Upload collected documentation into the Bank’s imaging system
  • Complete the auto-generated checklists in the Bank’s system of record
  • Address and clear any exceptions in bank system of record as it relates to loan closer due diligence
  • Assist in other duties and special projects as requested
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • No supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Follow Us
Facebook
X formerly Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTube

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.PDN-a03dfaf6-8d73-4fe0-b967-8eea718b6a35

About First Horizon National Corporation

First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

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