Home Loan Specialist (Virginia Avenue)

Position Home Loan Specialist (Virginia Avenue) Job Code‑4691 req5777 Atlanta (Virginia Ave) Full Time Job Description Create your success story at Delta Community Credit Union – where opportunity meets purpose. Through our commitment to excellence, Delta Community has received numerous industry awards and earned the trust and loyalty of our employees, members and the metro Atlanta community. We value talent, encourage growth and keep community at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work! Whether you’re starting your professional journey or navigating the next step in your career, we invite you to join the Delta Community Credit Union team. A Home Loan Specialist is responsible for originating first and second mortgage loans to be sold to investors through the secondary market as well as loans that are held in portfolio. Practices safety‑conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Essential Functions Responsibilities include but not limited to originating first and second mortgages from application through closing using various automated systems while meeting all regulatory and compliance timeframes. Interviewing prospective applicants by telephone or in person, requesting and collecting pertinent documentation and physically assemble and process the file in computer software producing a completely documented mortgage loan file to meet underwriting submission guidelines. Use analytical skills to conduct initial loan analyses and monitor loan progress in consideration to market trends, credit quality, interest rates, economic conditions and other factors. Use sales skills to sell mortgage products as well as develop relationships with all parties involved in the mortgage transaction, not limited to new and existing members, real estate agents and attorneys. Other This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. Position may offer work from home opportunities , pending specific performance and departmental needs. Job Qualifications Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Required Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. 3+ years’ experience in the mortgage lending industry with a thorough knowledge of federal regulations including, but not limited to, TRID, RESPA, HMDA, ECOA, FCRA, FDPA and Reg Z. Extensive knowledge of mortgage lending products and underwriting guidelines such as FNMA, jumbo, and home equity and be able to apply that knowledge while assisting members with problem solving and lending decisions. Sales experience in the real estate and/or financial services industry along with a successful track record of loan origination and funding. Experience or aptitude to sell direct to members or solicit members indirectly through third parties such as realtors and/or builders/developers. Ability to work effectively and independently in a high‑pressure fast paced environment. Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written and must have the ability to handle multiple projects at one time and see them through completion. Be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook, mortgage origination systems and automated underwriting systems. Complies with all Credit Union policies and procedures including those related to BankSecrecy Act regulations. Legal & Compliance Requirements An individual mortgage loan originator must demonstrate financial responsibility, character, and general fitness such that they operate honestly, fairly, and efficiently. An originator must also comply with all SAFE Act registration requirements. A review of your credit report will be used to determine your level of financial responsibility, measured using the same standards as all credit union employees at new hire with the exception of consideration of multiple bankruptcies. Multiple bankruptcies were added for mortgage loan originator positions to comply with the TILA §1026.35(f). A review will consider relevant factors such as the existence of current outstanding judgments, tax liens, other government liens, nonpayment of child support, or the existence of bankruptcies, foreclosures, or a pattern of delinquencies. We will ignore medical debts and credit score. A review of your criminal background check from the NMLSR will determine your character and general fitness. We also use any other information reasonably available to us as part of a prudent hiring process and information into which we come into possession to aid in this determination. A review of your character and general fitness will consider acts of unfairness or dishonesty, including dishonesty in the course of seeking employment, and any disciplinary actions by regulatory or professional licensing agencies. Additionally, you may not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony during the preceding seven-year period, or in the case of a felony involving an act of fraud, dishonesty, a breach of trust or money laundering, at any time. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Employee benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program and MyAdvocate Supplemental Insurance or Voluntary Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Vacation, Holidays and Personal Time Off Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Pre-tax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Benefit Choice Program Health Reward Dollars Discount on Gym Reimbursement and Identity Theft Programs Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr