First Financial Bank · 3 days ago
CRA Mortgage Loan Originator
First Financial Bank is committed to doing the right things for their clients. As a CRA Mortgage Loan Originator, you will focus on originating mortgage loans in Low to Moderate Income areas, promoting home ownership and working with various community stakeholders to generate leads and ensure timely loan processing.
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Responsibilities
Consistently achieves monthly loan production volume as specified in the MLO Agreement
Generates new business to assist in meeting established CRA goals
Responsible for developing and maintaining business plan for growth of this business area
Networks with community organizations, local business leaders, housing agencies, realtors, builders, and other referral sources to generate mortgage leads with focus on CRA products
Evaluates needs of potential customers and offers appropriate mortgage products and services, or provides referral to appropriate specialist within the Bank
Prepares and compiles mortgage application and information for processing of mortgage loan applications generated
Ensures completeness of loan documentation
Oversees timely closing and funding of loans
Provides ongoing relationship servicing with current mortgage customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business
Responds to mortgage inquiries and requests regarding accounts
Promotes and cross-sells other bank products and services as appropriate to customer requirements
Provides data to support marketing and sales promotion programs
Works directly with Community Development Operating Council to assist with CRA loan initiatives in local market
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years experience originating CRA residential mortgages
Must have existing referral network established to provide CRA mortgage leads
Strong product knowledge and underwriting requirements for Government (FHA, VA, USDA) and CRA specific mortgage programs
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have or ability to obtain Mortgage Loan Originator License with NMLS
Must be trained in all areas of mortgage lending
Must maintain employer and industry required continuing education
Preferred
4 years experience originating CRA residential mortgages
Experience using loan originating software and MS Office products
Benefits
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Company
First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank has been in the business of client service and success for more than 150 years.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1983-12-30IPO
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