Team Loan Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing a quality, initial loan application and all applicable checklists.
• Requesting required documents, including follow up if needed.
• Calculating income in order to validate data.
• Running AUS and reviewing findings.
• Securing a locked interest rate as quoted to the client.
• Preparing and sending prequalification letters.
• Preparing the initial disclosure package.
• Reviewing and preparing loan documents for submission to Processing.
• Primary point of contact for phone calls.
• Managing the CRM, including follow-ups with warm leads and closed loans.
• Pipeline management, including scheduled pipeline reviews, daily tracking and weekly status calls to customers.
• Addressing any resulting issues during the process that potentially jeopardize the loan approval.
• Utilization of designated Sales tools and reporting methods.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• 4+ years of mortgage experience, including all areas of the loan process, as well as thorough knowledge of FHA, Conventional, VA and USDA product financing.
• Experience working with a builder’s mortgage company, builder JV, or as a preferred lender with a homebuilder - strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• NMLS License required (TX)

Skills

• Strong sales aptitude with a proven ability to guide borrowers through loan program options.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of audiences.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and conflict resolution skills.
• Must have attention to detail and customer service focus.
• Able to adhere to established processes and checklists.
• Able to be flexible and adaptable in a fluid and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strict time requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office, with a knowledge of industry automation and software.
• High level of integrity, ethics, discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.