Emerging Market Mortgage Originator - Build Local Partnerships

First Financial Bank; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to source mortgage loans through referral partners, retail branches, and marketing efforts. You will self-source leads, review applications, present mortgage products, and guide borrowers through disclosures and required documents to timely closings.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with builders, realtors, and customers, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring compliance and accurate loan processing across internal

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience originating residential mortgages; 4 years preferred.
• Existing referral network required to provide mortgage leads.
• Experience with mortgage licensing, disclosures, and loan processing.

Responsibilities

• Originates mortgage loans through referrals and branches.
• Self-sources mortgage leads and converts to applications.
• Present mortgage products and solutions to borrowers.
• Ensure timely closing and funding of loans.
• Maintain ongoing relationship servicing with customers.
• Promote other bank products as appropriate.

Skills

Mortgage originator experience

Referral network

MS Office

Loan origination software

Underwriting knowledge

NMLS license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Loan origination software

Job description

First Financial Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to source mortgage loans through referral partners, retail branches, and marketing efforts. You will self-source leads, review applications, present mortgage products, and guide borrowers through disclosures and required documents to timely closings.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with builders, realtors, and customers, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring compliance and accurate loan processing across internal