Loan Processing Associate

Job Title: Loan Processing Associate

Location: Remote

Compensation: Competitive

Type: Full Time - Independent Contractor

Overview

We’re seeking a Loan Processing Associate to support and streamline real estate loan operations by ensuring applications are complete, compliant, and processed in a timely manner. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing documentation-heavy workflows in a fast-paced environment.

As a key member of the loan operations team, you will play a critical role in reviewing borrower information, coordinating documentation, and helping move applications efficiently from submission to approval. Your work will directly impact loan timelines and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Review & Quality Control: Review and verify all loan-related documentation, including property valuations, criminal background checks, title reports, and construction budgets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure loan files meet internal standards and regulatory requirements by checking for missing, inconsistent, or outdated information.
• Loan File Management: Maintain digital loan processing systems, ensuring records are organized, current, and accessible to all relevant stakeholders.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with underwriting, title, legal, and operations teams to track progress and keep each loan file moving forward.
• Communication & Follow-Up: Proactively communicate with internal team members or third-party providers to gather missing documents or clarify discrepancies.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve workflows and suggest ways to make loan processing faster and more efficient.
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience in loan processing, real estate, financial services, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Familiarity with financial documents such as construction budgets, appraisals, background checks, and title documents
• Proficiency with loan management systems, CRMs, and cloud-based file management (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Salesforce, Notion)
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines consistently
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of U.S. real estate or lending processes
• Experience working with lending software platforms or document processing systems
• Previous remote work experience across time zones
  
  

If you’re highly organized, dependable, and thrive in detail-driven environments, this is a great opportunity to join a growing real estate finance team and make an impact.