Emerging Markets Mortgage Loan Originator — Growth & Commission

First Financial Bank; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator in Michigan to originate loans sourced from referral partners, branches, and marketing efforts. You will self-source leads, convert to applications, present mortgage products, and guide borrowers through disclosures, document collection, and closing processes.

The role emphasizes building relationships, meeting monthly production goals, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely closings and superior customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience originating residential mortgages, 4 years preferred.
• Must have existing referral network established to provide mortgage leads.
• Prior experience using loan origination software and MS Office.
• Strong product knowledge and underwriting requirements for Conventional and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) mortgage programs.
• Bachelor's degree or four years related experience and/or training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Originate mortgage loans sourced through referral partners, branches, and marketing efforts.
• Self-source mortgage leads, convert to applications, and present mortgage products.
• Produce disclosures, obtain intent to proceed, and collect borrower documents.
• Ensure timely closing and funding of loans.
• Provide ongoing relationship servicing to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
• Respond to inquiries and assist with mortgage servicing requests.
• Promote other bank products and services as appropriate.
• Provide data to support marketing and sales promotion programs.
• Collaborate with sales manager on CRA loan initiatives in the local market.

Skills

Mortgage origination

Residential mortgages

NMLS license

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Loan origination software

MS Office

Job description

First Financial Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator in Michigan to originate loans sourced from referral partners, branches, and marketing efforts. You will self-source leads, convert to applications, present mortgage products, and guide borrowers through disclosures, document collection, and closing processes.

The role emphasizes building relationships, meeting monthly production goals, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely closings and superior customer experience.