Collateral Processor

Collateral Specialist (Temporary) Location: In-Office (Carrollton, TX)We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Collateral Specialist to join our team for a temporary engagement. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the physical and digital processing of loan collateralensuring that legal documents are accurate, separated, and shipped to our warehouse banks daily. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where "same-day" is the standard, this is the role for you.Key ResponsibilitiesHigh-Priority Processing: Manage the collateral for 1st liens, 2nd liens, and specialty files (CEMA, Co-Op, Correspondent, and Bond loans), prioritizing by funding dates to meet strict daily deadlines.Document Auditing: Review Notes, Security Instruments, and closing packages for absolute accuracy, requesting corrections from title companies or attorneys as needed.Warehouse Shipping: Prepare, package, and ship physical collateral to Warehouse Line Banks by end-of-business daily to ensure uninterrupted funding.Data Integrity: Perform precise data entry within Encompass and other systems of record to track the movement and status of every file.Exception Management: Rapidly resolve collateral exceptions flagged by warehouse banks to keep the pipeline moving.Post-Closing Support: Review trailing documents and final closing packages for scanning and archival.Who You Are:Deadline-DrivenA Master of DetailA Strong CommunicatorQualifications:Experience: 3+ years of related experience in mortgage, title, or financial services.Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Encompass and MS Office products is highly preferred.Critical Thinking: Proven ability to research information and solve problems in a changing environment.Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a traditional office setting and lift/move file boxes up to 25 lbs.Education: High School Diploma or GED required.Working Environment:This is an in-office position located at our branch. We offer a positive, "can-do" culture where every team member is held accountable for excellence while still maintaining a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.Fairway Home Mortgage, founded in 1996, is a nationwide leader in the mortgage industry. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We deliver personalized loan solutions with some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our mission is to act as trusted advisors, guiding clients through every step of the mortgage process to exceed expectations and ensure satisfaction.Our culture promotes innovation, growth, and collaboration, offering exciting career paths and professional development. Whether you're starting out or advancing your career, Fairway is a place where your skills and ambitions can thrive.Important Notice to Job Seekers! We've been made aware of fraudulent messages falsely claiming to be from Fairway recruiters, including links to assessments. These are not legitimate and are not affiliated with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. We're working with our Information Security team to address this issue. Thank you for your vigilance and continued interest in joining Fairway! All official communication will come from verified Fairway email addresses or our official LinkedIn page. If you receive a suspicious message, please do not click any links and notify us.