Mortgage Loan Officer

Responsible for soliciting and originating mortgage loan products for the Bank, contributing positively to bank production goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist borrowers in completing their applications for financing, gathering and entering complete information as needed.
• Analyze borrower qualifications to determine a prequalified loan amount while working with the borrower to identify the appropriate loan program and pricing.
• Deliver "best in class" customer service by promptly returning phone calls, answering questions, and providing education to prospective borrowers on loan product types.
• Abide by all state, federal, and local laws, including those regarding fair lending and nondiscrimination in the extension of mortgage services.
• Develop and foster internal and external client referral relationships to assist in generating an ever increasing pipeline of loan applications.
• Meet and exceed published individual and department goals for sales activity, productivity, and processing times.
• Become the client's "trusted advisor" by demonstrating knowledge of the lending function, bank policy, and industry underwriting criteria.
• Participate as a valued Team Member, representing the bank with enthusiasm and professionalism at all times.
• Identify borrower cross-selling opportunities, delivering "warm transfers" to internal partners to support bank cross-sell goals.

Compliance

• Comply with applicable bank regulations, such as regulations governing disclosures
• Comply with applicable bank regulations, such as regulations governing currency transactions, purchase of negotiable instruments, and money laundering (BSA, AML)
• Participate in annual compliance and other job-related training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Must be compliant with the SAFE Act and registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
• Strong working knowledge of underwriting guidelines for each agency, as well as bank overlays for portfolio business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time extraordinarily well.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' previous experience in a sales oriented environment, with proven track record of success, required; network of established referral sources preferred.