Real Estate Loan Officer

Job Description

First Dakota National Bank is hiring a full-time Real Estate Loan Officer to join our Sioux Falls team. This person approves or denies mortgage loans by performing the following duties. Hours include Monday-Friday 8-5. Previous mortgage lending experience is preferred. The location of this position can be either our South or East branch.

Duties:

• Develop thorough understanding of all residential mortgage loan application, credit documentation, underwriting and closing processes, policies and standards to a level sufficient to accurately and efficiently originate loans in accordance with established processes, policies and standards.
• Acquire an adequate understanding of the appraisal/ valuation processes used in residential mortgage lending.
• Acquire working knowledge of secondary market structure and organization, price loans in accordance with pricing policy guidelines; acquire loan registrations from investors and mortgage insurance commitments from mortgage insurance providers.
• Develop working knowledge of all consumer compliance, reporting and other regulatory requirements relative to residential mortgage lending and accurately apply and follow these requirements and at all phases of loan origination and closing.
• Acquire adequate loan product knowledge and understanding of bank, investor and agency standards and documentation requirements for each product. Accurately identify correct product(s) that best fulfill the needs of the borrower, the borrower’s credit profile and the subject property. Effectively communicate and council loan applicants on available products, the related fees, charges and payments and the documentation requirements that the applicant must present and fulfill to acquire approval.
• Develop skills necessary to effectively interact and communicate with department staff, third party service providers, real estate agents, investors, servicers and other originating lenders.
• Acquire working knowledge of bank’s loan origination system, website references & tools, automated underwriting systems, credit bureau providers and agency & industry websites & portals necessary to effect loan originations.
• Comply with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (S.A.F.E. Act) by submitting all required information to the Registry and provide the unique identifier to consumers as defined in the S.A.F.E. Act procedures.

Qualifications:

Attributes include a positive attitude and good work ethic. The ability to process a variety of transactions accurately and efficiently, the capability to maintain strict confidentiality, attention to detail and comply with all Bank policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with various types of clientele, co-workers and departments to resolve an assortment of needs. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Punctuality is a must.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

BS or BA degree from four-year college or university

Minimum of 2 years mortgage lending experience

Work Environment:

Office: The work environment of this job includes interacting with others in an office setting, and the noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

Light: The physical demands of this job include bending, sitting, and occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

FIRST DAKOTA offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, PTO, Career Apparel and 401(k). Successful applicant must pass pre-employment screening including credit history and criminal background.

Interested candidates may apply online at .

First Dakota National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Member FDIC