Mortgage Loan Officer

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interview members from assigned branches applying for residential mortgages to make certain all pertinent information/data is collected.
• Perform preliminary analysis of mortgage applications to make certain that member(s) qualify for the loan based upon the information provided at the time of application.
• Prepare and send initial disclosures to member(s) so that government regulations are met and informed.
• Be knowledgeable of underwriting criteria and pricing.  This would also include being knowledgeable of FNMA and FHLMC underwriting guidelines.
• Network with internal business partners, branches, and external business partners to grow existing database further.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE

• Incumbent should possess three years of increasingly responsible experience in mortgage lending and be familiar with the loan origination functions.  
• Be familiar with all credit union services and possess the ability to crosssell to members.  
• Able to retain and expand internal & external business partners.

SKILLS

• The individual should have excellent oral, written and listening skills; be able to handle pressure; effectively communicate with all levels of personnel; have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously and satisfy the required objectives while providing exceptional service to the membership and work positively with other team members.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A college degree in a business-related field or its equivalent to five years of financial institution experience, specifically in mortgage lending, is preferred.  
• Experience with ICE Mortgage Technology and Encompass software preferred.
• Attendance of required credit union industry seminars, workshops, and conventions.
• Maintain compliance with the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act), MLOs at Mortgage Solutions, LLC must maintain professional state-licensing requirements.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

The position requires the following physical activities within varying environmental conditions:

• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position which may be standing or sitting for a prolonged period of time.
• Occasional travel or moving from one office location to another or from one department to another at the headquarters building.
• Occasional lifting, moving, or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds.
• Constant communication with others through various channels including verbal, email, and chat of which the last two may require consistent use of a keyboard and mouse or another electronic device.
• Work will be in a commercially reasonable temperature-controlled environment.  
• Occasional temporary exterior site review which could be in outdoor elements of wind, rain, or snow.