First Bank & Trust · 23 hours ago
Mortgage Loan Officer II
First Bank & Trust is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer II to originate and manage complex mortgage loans that meet lending requirements while maximizing profitability and minimizing risk. The role involves soliciting potential customers, determining creditworthiness, and providing ongoing customer service to ensure retention and cross-selling of bank products.
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Responsibilities
Seek, identify, and solicit potential mortgage loan customers, to enhance a sales culture within the Mortgage Lending Department, while maximizing profitability and minimizing risk to the bank
Interview mortgage loan applicants in order to assemble the information needed to make a credit decision as required by Loan Policies and Guidelines, industry standards, and consumer compliance regulations
Determine creditworthiness of applicants by analyzing credit information and appraisals, referring to lending authority as required by Loan Policies and Guidelines and industry standards
Ensure the complete collection of all mortgage loans extended by monitoring past-due reports, assisting the Mortgage Loan Servicing Department on collection efforts, using all legal means as required by Loan Policies and Guidelines
Remain current on industry products and developments, ensuring the bank’s ongoing competitive advantage
Provide ongoing customer service to ensure customer retention and continued cross-selling of other bank products and services
Assist correspondent banks, affiliates, and other FBT banks with originating and closing mortgage loans
Attend all loan meetings as deemed appropriate or directed by the Mortgage Lending Department Manager to participate in decisions that affect ongoing and future operations of the loan function
Provide guidance and assistance to the other Mortgage Department Staff
Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook
Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of four years of progressively advanced experience in bank lending or the equivalent
Suitable communication skills
Aptitude for detail
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Health Savings Accounts
401(k)/ESOP
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Arrangements
Paid Parental Leave
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Company
First Bank & Trust
First Bank & Trust is a banking firm that offers banking, wealth management, and financial services in Massachusetts.