Community Lending Officer - Homestead - Spanish Preferred

Bank of America; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to manage end-to-end referral processes for Low to Moderate Income clients in underserved markets. You will connect with internal and external partners to originate mortgage transactions and guide borrowers through the application to close, including home buyer education.

Responsibilities include conducting monthly Home Buyer Workshops, meeting production goals, maintaining a network of referral sources, and ensuring compliance with federal

Qualifications

• Experience in loan originations and/or home buyer education.
• Knowledge of conventional/government mortgage guidelines and programs.
• Understanding of processing underwriting and closing procedures.
• Ability to organize and deliver Home Buyer Workshop presentations.

Responsibilities

• Originates loans from multiple internal and external referral sources.
• Understand local housing market and programs for LMI and first-time homebuyers.
• Achieve production goals defined by the business.
• Maintain a quality network of relationships for referrals.
• Provide exceptional customer service with knowledge of lending programs and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct monthly Home Buyer Workshops and Business Development meetings.

Skills

Client Management

Customer Focus

Loan Structuring

Oral Communications

Referral Management

Credit Documentation

Learning Delivery

Presentation Skills

Prospecting

Written Communications

Active Listening

Business Development

Credit Risk

Data Entry

Pipeline Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths – whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for managing the end-to-end consumer mortgage referral requests primarily for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) clients in underserved markets. Key responsibilities include connecting with internal and external centers of influence (i.e. financial center partners, realtors, etc.) to originate mortgage transactions, identifying relationship deepening opportunities with clients, and facilitating the loan process from application to close. Job expectations include providing home buyer education via workshops and contacting with clients and partners virtually or in-person. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities:

• Originates loans from multiple internal and external referral sources
• Understands the local Affordable Housing Market, Housing Assistance Programs, and experience, providing thoughtful lending solutions and guidance to Low to Moderate Income and First Time Homebuyers
• Achieves production goals as defined by the business
• Maintains a quality network of business relationships that serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities
• Provides exceptional customer service including maintaining thorough knowledge of lending programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Conducts monthly Home Buyer Workshops and Business Development meetings

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in loan originations and/or home buyer education
• Knowledge of conventional and/or government guidelines as well as affordable mortgage products and programs
• Knowledge of processing underwriting and/or closing procedures/federal lending regulations governing real estate lending
• Ability to organize and deliver Home Buyer Workshop presentations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Self‑motivated and highly organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiar with FHA and HUD guidelines
• Knowledge of community housing counseling agencies
• Knowledge of local competition product offerings and real estate market dynamics
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications and previous experience using laptop technology for client communication purposes including accessing rate, credit and loan status information
• Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across a variety of audiences
• Ability to analyze and comprehend complex financial data and provide appropriate financial solutions
• Professional and effective interpersonal skills

Skills:

• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Loan Structuring
• Oral Communications
• Referral Management
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Learning Delivery
• Presentation Skills
• Prospecting
• Written Communications
• Active Listening
• Business Development
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Data Collection and Entry
• Pipeline Management

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faced approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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