Retail Loan QC Specialist

Why Work at Bank First

At Bank First, we're not just a bank-we're a community. Consistently ranked among the top-performing banks in the U.S. and Wisconsin, and recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For". We combine professional excellence with a culture that truly values people. When you join Bank First, you're joining a team that invests in your growth, supports your well-being, and celebrates your contributions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Imagine a workplace where:

• Your career growth is supported through training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
• Flexibility allows you to balance work and life without compromise
• Your contributions directly impact guests and communities you care about
• You're part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

At Bank First, you don't just fill a role-you make a difference. Every interaction matters, and every team member helps shape the experience our guests love.

About the Role: Retail Loan QC

Performs file compliance review of all residential mortgages, consumer loans, and home equity lines of credit, including originated, cancelled and rejected loans. Understands the loan origination and closing processes, including compliance requirements, with sufficient detail to be able to effectively review loan files. Ensures that all documents have been properly prepared, that all timeframes for disclosures have been met and validates that all documents are calculated accurately. Interfaces with other departments to obtain additional information required to ensure files are compliant and meet all federal regulations prior to closing.

Key Responsibilities

Identifies findings, communicates findings for corrections and prepares a missing/correction detailed report per loan file. Follows up on unresolved issues to ensure completion of items and offers guidance to correct any errors as needed. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with department to help remedy issues and improve processes

• Responsible for ensuring that the Bank maintains a sound loan portfolio with respect to compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and Bank lending policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure ( TRID ), underwriting for ability-to-repay (ATR), qualified mortgage (QM), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Customer Identity Process (CIP)
• Assists with input of the monthly report of audit findings by preparing a detailed summary of outstanding items per loan file
• Provides backup support as needed for Retail Loan Operation Department functions.
• Stays current on lending regulations, loan policy, underwriting and servicing practices through continuing education, seminars and webinars
• Performs other duties as assigned

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