Mortgage Loan Originator

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals dedicated to service, we invite you to apply online today. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to balance in-office collaboration with the benefits of remote work. We provide the necessary tools and technology to ensure seamless productivity, whether you're working from home or the office. Assist intermediaries and prospective members with their mortgage lending needs in an efficient, accurate, and professional manner. This includes but is not limited to answering general questions, pre-qualification, new loan origination, maintaining an active pipeline, proactively seeking new loan prospects, and processing support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively solicit mortgage referrals from internal sources (branches, member services, new business development, etc...) and act as subject matter expert on 1st mortgages for new and existing members. Review/Follow Up on all 1st mortgage loan referrals, and originate 1st mortgage loans via telephone sales presentations as well as face to face as needed, always taking complete loan applications. Work with loan processors and underwriters, as well as Realtors and title attorneys to build teamwork through communication. Meet all loan production, service, and quality goals through proactive and responsive self-sourcing as well as pipeline management activities. Conduct and participate in mortgage related promotional events, activities, and seminars, and maintain a strong working knowledge of current trends, compliance requirements, and other industry changes. Educational And Work Experience Requirements Most recent 2 years of production including experience with conventional saleable purchase money loans and purchase transactions from external referral sources preferred. Must have and be eligible to maintain an active NMLS License Number. Minimum experience of 5 years in residential lending preferred. Additional/Important Skillsets Must have documented current loan referral sources Strong knowledge of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac and FHA, VA, and USDA Guidelines. Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in applying credit risk principles to lending recommendations. Understanding of financial services related products and overall financial services operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to routinely work Saturdays. Fluent in English required and Spanish preferred. Physical Requirements To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. All employees must be able to communicate face to face or through technology with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee will be in an office environment (well-lighted, heated, and air-conditioned) typically stationed at a desk or table. Employee will be asked to sit and stand for various increments of time, and to lift/push up 10 lbs. Clerical office duties on various forms of technology are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. All positions that have lending responsibilities must comply with all requirements under the SAFE ACT, as well as the Credit Union’s policies and procedures related to the SAFE ACT. This includes an obligation on the employee’s part to ensure that NMLA registration pertaining to the SAFE ACT is kept current. The employee must notify the Credit Union within 30 days of any changes that need to be reflected on the NMLS registry. Georgia’s Own Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with obligations under federal law, every company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance women, minorities, disabled veterans, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia's Own Credit Union