Emerging Market Mortgage Loan Originator

First Financial Bank; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional financial institution in Grand Rapids is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator. The role involves originating mortgage loans, networking with referral partners, and using professional knowledge to evaluate customer needs. Candidates must have a strong referral network, prior experience with loan originating software, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. This position offers competitive benefits and requires adherence to compliance regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience originating residential mortgages.
• Existing referral network to provide mortgage leads.
• Strong product knowledge for Conventional and Government mortgage programs.
• Ability to obtain a Mortgage Loan Originator License.

Responsibilities

• Originate mortgage loans sourced through established referral partners.
• Evaluate needs of potential customers to offer appropriate mortgage products.
• Ensure completeness of loan documentation for processing.
• Provide ongoing relationship servicing with current mortgage customers.

Skills

Mortgage loan origination

Networking

Customer service

Loan processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Loan originating software

MS Office

Job description

Development and Training

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written!

If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.

As a First Financial Bank (FFB) Mortgage Loan Originator, you will originate mortgage loans sourced through your established referral partners, our retail banking branches, internal departments, and marketing efforts to builders, realtors, and other referral sources. The position will be required to self-source mortgage leads, convert into applications, present personalized mortgage products and solutions to potential customers, produce required disclosures, procure intent to proceed, collect borrower documents needed to satisfy loan conditions, and work with internal departments to ensure a superior customer experience and timely loan closing.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Consistently achieves monthly loan production volume as specified in the MLO Agreement.
• Generates new business to assist in meeting established profitability goals.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining business plan for growth of this business area.
• Networks with assigned bank branches, internal departments, employees, local organizations/businesses, realtors, builders, and other referral sources to generate mortgage leads.
• Evaluates needs of potential customers and offers appropriate mortgage products and services, or provides referral to appropriate specialist within the Bank.
• Prepares and compiles mortgage application and information for processing of mortgage loan applications generated.
• Ensures completeness of loan documentation.
• Oversees timely closing and funding of loans.
• Provides ongoing relationship servicing with current mortgage customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
• Responds to mortgage inquiries and requests regarding accounts from assigned branches.
• Promotes and cross-sells other bank products and services as appropriate to customer requirements.
• Provides data to support marketing and sales promotion programs.
• Works directly with sales manager to assist with CRA loan initiatives in local market.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience originating residential mortgages, 4 years preferred.
• Must have existing referral network established to provide mortgage leads.
• Must have prior experience using loan originating software and MS Office products.
• Strong product knowledge and underwriting requirements for Conventional and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) mortgage programs.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or ability to obtain Mortgage Loan Originator License with NMLS.
• Must be trained in all areas of mortgage lending.
• Must maintain employer and industry required continuing education.

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an E-Verify Employer.