Growth-Oriented Residential Mortgage Originator

Fifth Third; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Lansing, MI is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to manage residential first mortgage loans from application to closing, while building referral networks with realtors and builders and maintaining compliance with lending policies. The role emphasizes strong customer service, accurate documentation, pipeline management through closing, and collaboration with branches.

A high school diploma is required; a four-year degree is preferred, and NMLS/S.A.F.E.

Qualifications

• 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.
• S.A.F.E. Act registration required via NMLS.

Responsibilities

• Develop referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
• Take applicant applications by completing form 1003 and transmitting loan to processing.
• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required reports.
• Communicate with branches and applicants with timely updates and progress reports.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing expectations of applicants and staff.
• Attend Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Lansing, MI is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to manage residential first mortgage loans from application to closing, while building referral networks with realtors and builders and maintaining compliance with lending policies. The role emphasizes strong customer service, accurate documentation, pipeline management through closing, and collaboration with branches.

A high school diploma is required; a four-year degree is preferred, and NMLS/S.A.F.E.