Foothills Bank - Division of Glacier Bank · 6 hours ago
Mortgage Loan Originator
Foothills Bank, a recognized top employer in Arizona, is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator. This role is primarily responsible for generating residential mortgage loans by soliciting individual borrowers and maintaining relationships with real estate professionals, while ensuring compliance with regulations and bank policies.
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Responsibilities
Ability to work with and support the real estate team and bank personnel proactively, respectfully, and positively
Responsible for meeting sales volume and goals from internal and external referrals
Attend all sales meetings, both in the residential lending department and bank
Accurately and completely comply with all regulations and bank policies and procedures and actively work with compliance and quality control staff along with all peers and bank personnel
Develop qualified leads through internal and external referrals, canvassing, face to face cold calling, and networking the real estate community
Establish and maintain customer referral relationships with Realtors, builders, and developers
Responsible for identifying and building effective networks with other professionals to maximize revenue
Demonstrate the ability to counsel and pre-qualify homebuyers, accurately and thoroughly complete applications and obtain all necessary support documents along with appropriate fee and lock-in information in compliance with mortgage lending regulations
Oversee the loan process by monitoring loan status and ensuring conformity with loan terms and agency guidelines
Assist in collecting all documentation and communicating loan status to all parties
Work with the mortgage and construction loan processors/closers in preparing the loan file for underwriting and closing
Maintain current knowledge on mortgage products, underwriting guidelines, and industry regulations including but not limited to conventional, FHA, VA, Rural Development, and portfolio loan programs. Particular attention and focus should be on serving the low-to-moderate (LMI) in TFB’s general markets
Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, Truth-in-Lending/Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TRID), the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Three or more years of outside sales experience
Previous experience in residential and mortgage lending functions
Good knowledge of FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional procedures
Proficiency in Ellie Mae Encompass Software and the ability to learn additional computer applications
Have well-developed interpersonal skills to maximize business contacts and develop a working relationship with current and potential residential real estate loan customers
A high level of analytical ability to conduct residential real estate analysis and recommend alternatives available in cases where initial analysis revealed insufficient financial posture
Working knowledge of various mortgage regulatory guidelines (e.g., truth-in-lending, HMDA, RESPA, ECOA, FDPA, etc.)
Good knowledge of real estate compliance
The ability to develop business leads is critical
The willingness to make sales calls to potential referral sources is a requirement
Is responsible for a width of information including but not limited to: the organizations current mortgage loan interest rates, commitment/rate lock/relock fee procedures, consumer loan products/rates/guidelines that are used in conjunction with Mortgage Lending
The ability to motivate or influence senior level personnel, internally or externally, is a key component of the job, requiring a significant level of expertise, credibility, influence and trust
Proficiency in developing and delivering material presentations on complex topics can be important to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position
The inability to communicate at this level would disqualify the individual from being able to fulfill their job responsibilities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Health savings account option
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health rewards program
Retirement savings plan
401(k)
Profit-Sharing plans
Short and long-term disability benefits
Education and training benefits
Discounts on banking products and services
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Company
Foothills Bank - Division of Glacier Bank
Hank Schechert founded the foothills neighborhood east of Yuma, and his idea for Foothills Bank is based on the same sense of community and friendly, down-to-earth attitude that makes this part of America special.