Mortgage Loan Originator

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Develop referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines.
• Follow defined protocol for escalation exceptions.
• Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
• Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses and transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
• Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
• Communicate with branches and/or applicants of providing timely updates and progress reports.
• Manage and maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant's and support staff's expectations.
• Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent mandatory. Four-year college degree preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.
• Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
• Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.
• Proven computer skills.
• Basic sales technique skills.
• Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment.

Benefits

This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.

Pay

Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Schedule

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

Qualifications

The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.