Mortgage Loan Originator

Mortgage Loan OriginatorOriginate portfolio loans, secondary market conventional, FHA, VA and RD loans which are compliant with investor requirements and all State and Federal laws and regulations; Promote Bank products and services to existing and potential clients in the communityEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Provides expert mortgage advice to potential borrowersStays current with Bank's underwriting policy; Investor guidelines; Applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and Changes in other aspects of the mortgage industryDevelops and maintains referral networks of Bank associates and external referral sources such as Realtors, Builders, friends, family and others in the communityManages a clean pipeline of loans in process coordinating with Processors, Underwriters and Closers on a daily basisDelivers all compliance documents and disclosures in a timely mannerAdditional Duties:Takes a very complete application and collects all required documentation (such as income tax return, bank account number, purchase agreement, and property description, etc.) for verification.Prepares the borrower(s) for the process and keeps ALL of the parties involves in the process, up to date on all important developments and current status of applicationInforms applicant of closing costs such as appraisal, credit report, and notary feesCoordinates the closing with the borrower(s), closing agents, Realtors and others involved in the transactionInterviews loan applicants to document income, debt, and credit historyDetermines if applicant meets establishment standards for further considerationAnswers applicant's questions and asks for signature on information authorization formsSubmits application forms to Mortgage Loan Processor for verification of application informationCalls applicant or other persons to resolve discrepancies, such as credit report showing late payment historyInforms applicant of loan denial or acceptanceKeeps Bank associates up to date on changes in the industry and works as a team member with the other lines of businessKeeps all compliance requirements up to date and maintains a working knowledge of the products and services provided by the other lines of business and Bank affiliatesIncumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy ActSupervisory Responsibilities:None.Minimum Required Education, Experience & Knowledge:Bachelor's Degree preferred2 years of sales experience required2 + years of Mortgage origination experience is preferredThis position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008. As such, upon active employment you will be required to either register on NMLS or re-register and move your previous registration. Your continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful registration immediately after your start date and annual renewal of your registration thereafter. In addition, information obtained during the registration process may impact your employment.Knowledge of all Mortgage laws, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. on a federal, relevant state, local and bank-wide basisAbility to learn or knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Ability to learn or knowledge of Outlook email programExcellent communication, analytical, customer service and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively with all levels of personnelStrong presentation skillsEssential Mental & Physical Requirements:Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to work under stress and meet deadlinesAbility to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functionsAbility to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws. Hancock Whitney