Mortgage Loan Officer - Kentucky (Multiple Locations)

About the Role

At Regions, the Mortgage Loan Officer directs origination of residential mortgage loans from a borrower through a branch network.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes mortgage applications for submission to the loan processing and underwriting departments
• Evaluates loan requests, analyze financial data, and determines qualification of collateral and customer credit history
• Maintains contact with loan customer, communicating progress of loan and obtaining any required documentation
• Structures loan to comply with acceptable lending practices and Federal regulations
• Establishes detailed marketing/business plan including names of potential and existing loan customers, realtors, builders, developers, etc and frequency of contact
• Answers customer calls and walk-in customers to discuss various loan products and qualification information
• Makes sales calls on potential or existing customers as established in Regions marketing plan to develop new business or retain existing business
• Cross-sells other bank products and services
• Reads surveys and appraisals, and takes necessary steps to correct encroachments and violations
• May participate in networking through professional, business and community organizations and activities to promote and market loan products

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of mortgage lending experience with proven mortgage production
• Abundant mortgage experience in developing external business via referral partners in the market including but not limited to realtors, builders, and financial planners
• This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS)

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior Mortgage Loan Officer experience

Skills and Competencies

• Good organizational skills
• Knowledgeable of Mortgage products, systems, terminology, tax requirements, down payment assistance programs, etc.
• Knowledgeable on agency and investor regulations and guidelines
• Must be able to build and maintain internal and external relationships to deliver high levels of service
• Must be able to multi-task competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Sales acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pay

• This is a commission-based job
• Associates in the role have historically earned total compensation averaging $20,000 - $100,000+ per year
• Actual compensation will vary based on associate's location, performance, and production
• This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals
• This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Benefits

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Schedule

• Position Type: Full time

Positions may be available in other cities within Kentucky. Location: Paducah, Kentucky.