Loan Officer Assistant (SAFE Act)

About the role

Acts in a liaison capacity for mortgage originators and customers providing follow-up and resolution to questions and concerns. Provide general sales, marketing and operational support for assigned mortgage originator. Adhere to the requirements of federal registration under the SAFE Act. Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States of America.

Responsibilities

• Assist Loan Officer in developing and managing a referral source, prospect and customer base.
• Assist Loan Officer in developing and implementing marketing/sales support programs to develop new business.
• Interact with customers to complete the application process, ensure all necessary supporting loan documentation is obtained and accurate.
• Provide follow-up on loan conditions as required by commitment letter.
• Interact with Production department personnel (processors, underwriters, closers) to ensure loan application file is complete, loan documentation is satisfactory, conditions are met and loan can close within required time frames.
• Serve as communication liaison between customer, M&T Corporation and loan officer.
• Initiating and answering calls to/from customers as required in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain and organize current and required loan documents for all loan programs as needed.
• Take loan applications as necessary and input loan data into processing system via laptop.
• Assist Loan Officer in providing required reporting as needed.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining registration requirements under the Federal SAFE Act.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Secondary Marketing requirements.
• Knowledge of FHA/VA regulations.
• Knowledge of Bank products and services.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Flexible to travel within region and work overtime and/or flexible schedule as needed.
• Prior mortgage experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of software utilized by department (preferred).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.