Bell Bank · 1 month ago
Mortgage Associate Loan Officer
Bell Bank is a financial institution seeking a Mortgage Associate Loan Officer. In this role, you will market and originate mortgage loans while assisting senior loan officers in delivering exceptional customer service.
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Responsibilities
Gather all information necessary for documentation, analysis, disclosure and underwriting loan applications
Independently work to structure loans to ensure compliance to product guidelines
Independently submit through DU/LP and review findings to ensure borrower findings meet guidelines
Enter all required information into the mortgage loan origination system and order appraisal
Proactively work as a salesperson to source and solicit loan applications in a professional and timely manner in line with company standard and procedures
Independently evaluate credit factors and eligibility to ensure application meets guideline requirements
Provide appropriate borrower compliance information at the time of application, have disclosures signed and delivered
Provide disclosures within regulatory guidelines and provide re-disclosure as required by regulatory guidelines through understanding of TRID requirements
Provide all necessary applicant information to processor
Price loans according to guidelines and secure signed lock agreements
Review CD and prepare the borrower for closing
Keep open line of communication with agents, borrower, processors and closers to provide excellent customer service
Assist in developing individual and team marketing plans to expand market share and stimulate loan production
Maintain regular customer contact with professional and community organizations to ensure a positive company image
Stay up to date on all program, compliance, and investor guidelines and changes that will affect the borrower and Bell Bank Mortgage
Provide advice and service to applicant requesting mortgage information
Make preliminary determination of applicant’s creditworthiness and issue prequalification statement of borrower’s eligibility
Maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the local and national real estate market to better serve clients and provide feedback to management
Substantially assist the senior or mentor loan officer in managing new and existing loan volume
Provide high level of assistance to internal and external customers in person and on the phone
Review all documents for completeness and compliance with investor requirements
Follow up on missing documents
Maintain comprehensive understanding of the loan origination process and all functions within processing and closing departments
Know by name and face as many customers and employees as possible, calling them by name as often as possible
Know and practice LOCBUTN, our Golden Rules, and Bell Bank Customer Service Standards
Know, understand, and live the company values and bottom line
Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Bell Bank Employee Conduct policies, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information
Prompt and reliable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.A. or minimum of three years of mortgage banking, outside sales or related experience
Familiarity with all mortgage banking functions, FNMA, FHLMC, HUD/VA lending, regulatory compliance and investor guidelines
Ability to develop individual and team strategic plans to market and develop business contacts
Ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to function efficiently and effectively under deadlines and stress while maintaining a professional and mature profile
Ability to travel to different branches and to off-site meetings to meet with clients or co-workers
Company
Bell Bank
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