Fifth Third Bank · 2 weeks ago
Sr CRA Loan Specialist
Fifth Third Bank is dedicated to connecting great people to great opportunities in the banking sector. The Sr CRA Loan Specialist is responsible for the origination of residential mortgage loans, focusing on CRA products and services for low to moderate-income individuals and areas, while ensuring a positive customer experience throughout the loan process.
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Responsibilities
Leading Internal and External Sales and Partnership meetings
Assist CRA MLO colleagues with General Loan Support and Business Development
Membership in real estate trade association and or nonprofit partners board or committee involvement
Maintain and grow internal relationships with Membership Advantage, Community Economic Development team, Business Resource Groups and Financial Center One Bank Teams
Develop and maintain CRA prospects & referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts)
Act as peer mentor Newly Hired CRA MLO
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
Conduct and coordinate homebuyer-training seminars for CRA potential applicants
Handle employee loans and participate in appropriate Fifth Third-coordinated functions to promote employee loans
Follow defined protocol for escalation of 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 pipelines for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports
Communicate with applicants and/or referral sources by providing timely updates and progress reports
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent mandatory
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
This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
Preferred
Four-year college degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Differentiated compensation offerings
Incentive compensation
Extensive benefits programs
Company
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bancorp is a financial services company that specializes in small business, retail banking, and investments. It is a sub-organization of Fifth Third Bank.
Funding
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