CRA Loan Specialist

Fifth Third; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Detroit, MI seeks a Mortgage Loan Originator to originate residential loans from application to closing, with a CRA focus on low-to-moderate income communities. You will build CRA referrals, review guidelines, collect documents, and manage a loan pipeline using LOMAS and Fannie Mae forms; ensure compliance and exceptional customer service.

Strong communication and organizational skills are required, and NMLS registration is expected at employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.
• Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
• Familiarity with federal lending regulations governing real estate lending.

Responsibilities

• Develop CRA prospects & referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines.
• Conduct and coordinate homebuyer-training seminars for CRA potential applicants.
• Handle employee loans and participate in appropriate Fifth Third‑coordinated functions to promote employee loans.
• Follow defined protocol for escalation of exceptions.
• Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
• Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses, and transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
• Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
• Communicate with applicants and/or referral sources by providing timely updates and progress reports.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant’s and support staff’s expectations.
• Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

Skills

Mortgage processing

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LOMAS

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Performs a wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgage loans for branch offices and outside referrals. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales and cross‑selling objectives. Focuses on selling CRA products and services, targeting low to moderate‑income individuals and areas, as well as non‑profit organizations. Assumes overall responsibility for the residential mortgage loan from application to closing. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop CRA prospects & referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines.
• Conduct and coordinate homebuyer‑training seminars for CRA potential applicants.
• Handle employee loans and participate in appropriate Fifth Third‑coordinated functions to promote employee loans.
• Follow defined protocol for escalation of exceptions.
• Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
• Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses, and transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
• Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
• Communicate with applicants and/or referral sources by providing timely updates and progress reports.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant*s and support staff*s expectations.
• Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory.
• Four‑year college degree preferred.
• Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.
• Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
• Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.
• Proven computer skills.
• Basic sales technique skills.
• Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment.

This position requires SAFE Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for this position is largely incentive‑based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well‑being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

Location:

LOCATION -- Detroit, Michigan 48205

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We look forward to finding the right place for you.

Fifth Third is a bank that is as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we have been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.