Strategic Financial Analyst

Mortgage Loan Originator - Mortgage Loan Originator-Bergen County/Westchester. How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees' experience. Position Overview As an MLO you will be responsible for the origination of residential mortgages through the solicitation and development of centers of influence such as realtors, attorneys, builders, financial consultants, business customers, etc. as well as "cold calling" to acquire new business. The Mortgage Loan Originator is expected to spend most of their time out of the office developing contacts and originating mortgages. This is a commissioned based position with prescribed annual loan origination goals. Key Responsibilities Generates loans through prospecting and following up on leads. Conducts pre-qualification interviews with prospective borrowers to discuss the different loan programs and products that are available. Initiates loan applications either by the internet, telephone, in person, by fax or email. Utilizes personalized website to facilitate online inquiries, prequalification and applications. Submits new loan applications with supporting documentation via the Bank's loan operating system for processing and credit decisioning. Provide appropriate follow-up and meet with borrowers to obtain required documents and problem-solve, as needed. Promptly respond to all customer inquiries. Maintains and preserves existing referral sources by regular sales calls and personal client meetings. Maintains strong contacts with assigned branches and a regular schedule of visits to the branches to provide the customer base with mortgage financing information. Cross-sells Bank products and services. Provide call reports or weekly business development plans as required by management. Develops realtor contacts and lending business in low- and moderate-income census tracts within the Bank assessment area. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the Bank Affordable Housing products, including portfolio, FHA, USDA, and Housing Finance Agency. Participates in bank-wide events, training or sales meetings as required by management, may include evenings and/or weekends. Maintain knowledge of the residential mortgage products, investor guidelines, basic compliance requirements, industry standards and practices, etc. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, etc. 3 years' experience as a residential mortgage loan originator with established business contacts Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess motivation to meet and drive sales targets. Ability to develop meaningful relationships with internal customer and external customers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Intermediate knowledge of business technology, including but not limited to, mortgage loan operating systems and Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred. 5 years' experience as a residential mortgage loan originator with established business contact Travel Requirements Require travel between Customer sites, Provident Offices, or Branches Working Conditions Willing and able to travel to other locations/branches. Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to adapt to new job locations and reassignments as directed. Prolonged sitting/standing Occasional bending or stooping Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate. May also involve travel to customers and property locations. Compensation This is a commission-based position where earnings are directly tied to individual results. Team members earn commissions based on sales performance, with no fixed base salary. Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank's Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance. Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available. Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans. About Provident Bank For more than 180 years, Provident Bank has served individuals, families, and businesses in our local communities with personal and business banking services. Volunteering is a Way of Life Our brand promise - "Commitment you can count on" - supports the investments we make in the community and donations made by our employees. It's a promise also reflected in the volunteerism of our employees, who lend time and talent and countless hours to assist hundreds of organizations and thousands of people and animals each year. Why do we love it? We get to volunteer in areas that are meaningful to the bank and impactful in the community. Through generous contributions, we have raised over $912,000 in 2022. No item or donation is too small; we find a home for it all. #J-18808-Ljbffr