Housing Mortgage Assistant for Community Impact

Merchants Bank of Indiana; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

401K

ESOP

100% Tuition Assistance

4 weeks paid time off

plus a few more

Job summary

Merchants Bank of Indiana is seeking an Assistant Loan Officer specializing in Affordable Housing to support Community Reinvestment Act lending. This role involves business development, community engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the loan process.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, with preferred experience in mortgage lending and strong interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service and developing relationships within local communities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in mortgage lending, sales, or financial services preferred.
• Knowledge of CRA lending, affordable housing programs, or community development is a plus.
• Active NMLS license or ability to obtain required.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, high-quality customer service throughout the loan lifecycle.
• Educate borrowers on available loan programs, including CRA and first-time homebuyer options.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and local stakeholders.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, and sales skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities

Ability to build relationships within diverse communities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field

Tools

Mortgage loan systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merchants Bank of Indiana is seeking an Assistant Loan Officer specializing in Affordable Housing to support Community Reinvestment Act lending. This role involves business development, community engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the loan process.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, with preferred experience in mortgage lending and strong interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service and developing relationships within local communities.