
Mortgage Closer
- On-site
- San Diego, California, United States
- $20 - $23 per hour
- Operations
Job description
Do you take pride in being the last set of eyes on a file before it funds?
Are you the kind of person who can't rest until every number ties out and every document is in order?
Do you thrive in a role where accuracy and follow-through are the whole job?
If you answered yes, we want to talk to you.
About Griffin Funding
Griffin Funding is a full-service mortgage lender licensed across the U.S. and committed to making homeownership more accessible. We're a VA Approved Lender and FHA Non-Supervised Lender with a reputation for speed, service, and doing right by our borrowers. Our team is performance-driven, collaborative, and growing — and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
About the Role
The Mortgage Closer is the final checkpoint before a loan funds. You're responsible for preparing, reviewing, and balancing closing documents, making sure every file meets federal and state regulatory requirements, and coordinating with the teams and partners who get borrowers to the signing table. It's a detail-heavy role where precision, communication, and ownership directly affect whether a loan closes cleanly and on time.
A Day in the Life
Morning
Review the day's closing calendar and prioritize files based on scheduled signings and funding dates
Prepare and review closing documents and initial closing disclosures
Verify that all loan documents are complete, accurate, and compliant with federal and state regulations
Coordinate with processors, title companies, and escrow agents to confirm timelines and outstanding items
Afternoon
Conduct a final review of each file to confirm all conditions have been met prior to funding
Run compliance reports and work through any errors that surface
Balance the final closing package and confirm LendingPad is fully updated
Address discrepancies as they arise and follow up with the appropriate parties to resolve them
Confirm signed loan documents are complete and ready for funding
Major Goals and Responsibilities
Prepare and review closing documents and initial closing disclosures
Verify that all documents are complete, accurate, and compliant with federal and state regulations
Ensure loan documents are complete upon signing
Communicate with all parties, including title companies, escrow agents, and processors
Conduct file reviews to confirm all conditions have been met prior to funding
Identify and address discrepancies or issues that arise during the closing process
Run compliance reports and resolve any errors that come up
Balance the final closing package and keep LendingPad up to date
Perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs
Key Characteristics
Meticulous. You catch the thing everyone else missed. Typos, math errors, missing signatures - nothing gets past you.
Calm under pressure. Closings are time-sensitive. You keep your head when files get complicated and deadlines get tight.
A clear communicator. You can work with title, escrow, processors, and loan officers without drama, and you follow up until issues are resolved.
Takes ownership. The file is yours from document prep through funding. You don't wait for someone to tell you what's next.
Comfortable with regulation. You understand the rules that apply to mortgage closings and you treat compliance as part of the job, not a checkbox.
What We're Looking For
2+ years of mortgage closing experience
Working knowledge of federal and state mortgage regulations (TRID, RESPA, state-specific disclosure requirements)
Experience with LendingPad or a comparable LOS
Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
Ability to manage multiple files at different stages simultaneously
Clear, professional written and verbal communication
Your Path Forward
Closers at Griffin Funding have the opportunity to grow into senior closing, funding, or post-closing roles as they build expertise and take on more complex files. We invest in people who invest in the craft.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay: $52,000/year ($25/hour)
Per-file bonuses: Additional incentive pay tied to closed files
Benefits we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with 4% company match
PTO (accrual-based, 90-day waiting period)
Life and Disability insurance
ClassPass
Floating birthday month holiday
BenefitHub
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job requirements
Griffin Funding, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Griffin Funding, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
NMLS #1120111
VA Approved Lender ID: 9088650000
FHA Non-Supervised Lender No.: 01472-0000-3
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