Mortgage Denial/HDMA Review Specialist

Kokomo, IN

$19-$22/hr depending on experience

About First Farmers Bank & Trust

First Farmers Bank & Trust has been proudly serving families, farms, and businesses since 1885, building relationships rooted in trust and community. With over 140 years of experience, we’ve grown to become one of the largest community banks in Indiana and Illinois, offering a full range of financial services—from personal and business banking to agricultural lending and mortgage solutions.

Our mission is simple: deliver personalized financial services while fostering strong relationships that help our communities thrive. We believe in combining today’s digital banking convenience with the traditional values of integrity, perseverance, and customer care.

With 37 branches in Indiana and Illinois, we remain deeply committed to the communities we serve. Through initiatives like financial education programs, scholarships, volunteerism, and local partnerships, we invest in what matters most—people.

At First Farmers, we also invest in our employees. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values collaboration and community engagement. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a company built on heart and grit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides support for our mortgage and loan processing workflow. Expertise in Conventional and HELOC Mortgage products requiring knowledge of departmental procedures. Review and verifies loan documents for accuracy in reporting of Denied loans and HMDA per Compliance and Investor regulations. Making certain that all loans are meeting the required TRID timelines. Maintains and prepares files on each loan type and ensures that information is complete and accurate.

DUTIES:

• Manage Denial Pipeline for TRID Compliance
• Review and manage presented loans for Denial
• Manage eFolder for documentation accuracy
• Issue Statement of Denial upon 2nd review confirmation
• Verify/Correct HMDA Information on all loans required to report on LAR
• Pull HMDA LAR report and review for accuracy
• Track recorded documents and review final title policies to comply with investor regulations
• Ensure documentation flows to core storage
• All other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Mortgage Loan experience
• Strong working knowledge of lending policies, procedures and documentation requirements
• Previous Mortgage loan experience with general knowledge of Government Loans

Skills

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work with all personnel 
• Must possess good computer and time management skills
• Has the ability to achieve profit, growth, and customer service objectives within Bank Policies guidelines 
• Must have strong attention to detail

Benefits Overview:

At First Farmers Bank & Trust, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance (eligible on date of hire) with options for High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Co-Pay Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Prescription Plan
• Wellness Incentive – earn up to $25 per pay period toward premium reduction

Financial Security

• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – 100% employer-paid
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% employer-paid
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing Stock Option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for HDHP participants

Paid Time Off

• Vacation time
• Sick Time
• Personal Day
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement

Additional Benefits

• Paid time to volunteer (when representing FFBT and supervisor approved)
• Voluntary Donated PTO Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Corporate Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Stock Purchase Loan Option
• Retirement Plan Counseling
• Wellness Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Quarterly Recognition Program
• AFLAC supplemental benefits
• Cincinnati Life supplemental coverage
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Maternity Leave Policy