Community Lending Specialist | Mortgage & Small Business

First Federal Bank; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Health incentive

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

First Federal Bank in Ocala, FL seeks an experienced mortgage lending professional to originate residential loans and build strong relationships with new and existing clients. You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional service across our mortgage products.

The role requires sales, negotiation skills, teamwork, and the ability to engage builders and realtors within our market.

Qualifications

• Five years of banking experience with proven results.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage products and markets.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Regulatory compliance expertise (federal/state).

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business and retail customers.
• Originate residential loans across market.
• As a relationship manager for new and inherited customers.
• Collaborate on marketing and service delivery.
• Support competitive loan program development.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Mortgage lending

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in business finance

5 years banking experience

Job description

First Federal Bank in Ocala, FL seeks an experienced mortgage lending professional to originate residential loans and build strong relationships with new and existing clients. You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional service across our mortgage products.

The role requires sales, negotiation skills, teamwork, and the ability to engage builders and realtors within our market.