Community Lending Officer

The Washington Trust Company; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote options

Job summary

The Washington Trust Company is seeking experienced Mortgage Originators for a Community Lending Officer role focusing on first-time home buyers in Massachusetts. This position emphasizes community involvement, requiring strong networking and communication skills.

With a base salary range of $78,000 to $250,000, commissions are tied to performance. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k), and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mortgage origination experience required.
• Experience working with low to moderate income borrowers.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support educational activities and outreach efforts.
• Develop and maintain community relationships.
• Assist home buyers with grants and residential loan products.

Skills

Mortgage origination experience

Networking

Communication skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Fluency in Spanish

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced Mortgage Originators for a Community Lending Officer role to support our diverse communities. The Community Lending Originator supports educational activities, outreach efforts, and the full-cycle lending process for all Washington Trust clients, and potential clients, with a concentration on first-time home buyers and customers in designated CRA lending areas. The Community Lending Originator strengthens and develops strong community relationships and supports the growth and development of Washington Trust in Massachusetts.

Washington Trust is well known for our community involvement. We believe that our success as an institution is part and parcel of the achievement of the communities as a whole. We are seeking professionals who share our passion and support our core values of quality, collaboration, integrity, agility, and community.

Responsibilities

This position requires 3+ years of mortgage origination experience with a proven record of developing networks, attracting new clients, and sales delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience working with low to moderate income borrowers. Strong communication, public speaking, and presentation skills, as well as strong attention to detail, are required. Fluency in Spanish preferred. NMLS is required.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of the community through Financial Literacy programs, developing and maintaining community relationships with non-profit agencies, community development corporations and local groups, assisting home buyers with grants and residential loan products.

• In-depth knowledge of the mortgage industry, products, lending practices and guidelines
• Ability to grow through referral networks to minimum monthly production goal of $750k with focus on servicing low and moderate income borrowers
• Strong communication, networking, and analytical skills

All of our mortgage professionals can rely on an outstanding team of back room support to process applications quickly and accurately. You’ll have confidence knowing your loan packages will be taken care of, as if you were personally processing them every step of the way. Washington Trust boasts a highly seasoned and successful processing and underwriting team. You’ll also experience support at all levels. In addition to your team, you’ll have a manager that is genuinely interested in your success, as well as access to senior management.

Compensation and Benefits

Massachusetts requires Washington Trust to provide a good-faith, reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role for individuals working in our Massachusetts office. This position is commission based with earnings tied to performance under our commission plan. Estimated annual earnings range from $78,000 to $250,000 (based on meeting production standards and historical results; higher earnings possible with top performance). Commissions are paid biweekly. Commission is one element in our competitive compensation package.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Discounts on banking services
• Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote options within MA
• Opportunities for professional and personal development

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time-off, work-life program, and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth.

The Washington Trust Company, and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants as protected by state and/or federal law.