New Loan Set Up Specialist

Salary: $45,300.00 - $48,000.00 Annually Location : Lexington County, SC Job Type: Time Limited - Full-Time Job Number: 26-019 Agency: State Housing Finance & Development Authority Division: Mortgage Servicing Opening Date: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: 3/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern Residency Requirement: No Class Code:: UZ01 - Unclassified Position Number:: 61027678 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN08 Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $48,000.00 Opening Date: 01/12/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must submit a completed online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Postings close at 5:00 p.m. EST on the day listed in the announcement. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job ResponsibilitiesThis position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.About Us: SC Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is a forward-thinking organization that is committed to changing the lives of South Carolinians by providing safe, quality, and affordable housing opportunities for those in need. We are transforming the housing industry in our state through cutting-edge programs and competitive financial products that make homeownership affordable and quality rental housing possible for many. Our staff energizes the work that we do and helps find solutions that make a difference in the lives of others. About the Job: This position is located in the Mortgage Servicing Division of SC Housing. In this role, you will work under limited supervision of the Cashiering & REO Manager, supporting the daily operations of SC Housing's new loan set up. This is an important role that ensures new loans are properly boarded. The incumbent will serve as a secondary contact for new loan customers and will provide prompt, courteous customer service. Your duties will include: Ensuring the timely and accurate loading of SC Housing loans. Auditing for program compliance and accurate boarding of loans. Ensuring receipt of initial funds for first mortgages, sending Welcome Letters, and ensuring the NLSU checklist is compatible for AOD. Being responsible for new loan package review and the quality control checklist to ensure timely submission and compliance of servicing packages from lenders. Completing various administrative duties, to include but not limited to, new payee requests, name/address updates, third party authorizations, and SSI. Creating new desk top procedures for new loan set up for AOD and help cross-train a backup for the NLSU process. Providing coverage/answering calls for the pay-by-phone line and processing borrower payments in the Cashier app. Performing follow-up to ensure Hazard Insurance policies for new borrowers list SC Housing as the Mortgagee. Assisting as required with HUD servicing audits. Minimum and Additional RequirementsAgency Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, management or a related field. OR An associate's degree and two (2) years of full-time, relevant experience. OR A high school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of full-time, relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted to meet the agency's minimum requirements. (i.e. 1 year of education = 1 year of related experience) Additional Requirements: Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and process time sensitive materials in a fast-paced environment. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to write letters and other business-related correspondence that are professional in appearance and content. Have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to program requirements. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, coworkers, and external customers. Current, relevant Knowledge of personal computers, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Ability to maintain organized, accurate, and updated files. Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering or presenting information to other staff members or external parties. Employee must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations. SC Housing is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (Including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity). Additional Comments What makes us Different?We are a state governmental agency but one unlike you've encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business. We are a self-sustaining operation that offers rental and homeownership products and services. As a result, we face many of the same regulatory, market, and financial hurdles of private sector financial institutions. Our clear advantage to employees is that we offer challenging and meaningful work, as well as excellent state government benefits. Our Benefits Package:SC Housing offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: Telecommuting options Accrued Paid Time Off (15 days annual/vacation leave per year and 15 days sick leave per year) 13 paid holidays PEBA Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children PEBA Perks Free Telehealth Visits for State Health Plan members Free Health Coaching for State Health Plan members State Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Programs 401k and 457 plans MoneyPlus (tax-favored accounts program) Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Programs (PerksCard, TicketsatWork, and WeSave) Casual Fridays Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6 months of employment) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer And much, much more! Location, Location, Location: The Palmetto State offers something for everyone. Located in the Midlands, Columbia is both the state capital and South Carolina's second-largest city. It is just a short commute to the state's beautiful beaches and gorgeous mountains. Sunny summers and mild winters allow residents to experience the outdoors year-round, a plus considering that Lake Murray is just minutes away. Great universities and colleges, minimal commute times and friendly people make South Carolina the ideal place to build your future. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position: A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, management, or a related field? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to question # 1, please briefly list (Typed answer required):Type of degree,Number of years of related experience,Position Titles. 03 If you answered "No" to question #1 but feel you meet the minimum requirements through equivalency, (i.e. 1 year education = 1 year related experience), please briefly list below:Type of Degree,Number of years of related experience,Position Titles. 04 What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma or GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Higher 05 How many years of relevant full time experience do you have? None Less than 2 years 2-3 years 4 or more years 06 Briefly describe your relevant experience. If you have not experience, please state so. 07 Do you have any relatives employed with the State of South Carolina/SC Housing? Yes No 08 If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide the name(s) and relationship(s). 09 Do you or any of your immediate family members have employment, consulting ventures or personal business arrangements with any housing related entities to include Real Estate/mortgage companies, banking or nonprofit organizations? Yes No 10 If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide the specific details of each situation. 11 Are you willing to accept a position within a salary range of $45,300 to $48,000? Yes No See the preferred salary listed on my application. 12 How did you hear about this job posting? SC State Job Website Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) schousing.com NCSHA Word of mouth Other (explain in next question) 13 If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04