Loan Officer Assistant (SAFE Act)

M&T Bank Corporation; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Lake Oswego, Oregon-based M&T Bank is seeking a Mortgage Support Specialist to assist loan officers with developing referral sources, marketing/sales support, and customer interaction through the loan process. You will gather documentation, follow up on conditions, and coordinate with processors, underwriters, and closers to ensure timely closings.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of secondary marketing, FHA/VA regulations, and bank products.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Secondary Marketing requirements.
• Knowledge of FHA/VA regulations.
• Knowledge of Bank products and services.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Loan Officer in developing and managing a referral source, prospect and customer base.
• Assist Loan Officer in developing and implementing marketing/sales support programs to develop new business.
• Interact with customers to complete the application process, ensure all necessary supporting loan documentation is obtained and accurate.
• Provide follow‑up on loan conditions as required by commitment letter.
• Interact with Production department personnel (processors, underwriters, closers) to ensure loan application file is complete, loan documentation is satisfactory, conditions are met and loan can close within required time frames.
• Serve as communication liaison between customer, M&T Corporation and loan officer.
• Initiating and answering calls to/from customers as required in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain and organize current and required loan documents for all loan programs as needed.
• Take loan applications as necessary and input loan data into processing system via laptop.
• Assist Loan Officer in providing required reporting as needed.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining registration requirements under the Federal SAFE Act.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communi

Knowledge of FHA/VA regulations

Knowledge of Bank products and serv

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview:

Acts in a liaison capacity for mortgage originators and customers providing follow-up and resolution to questions and concerns. Provide general sales, marketing and operational support for assigned mortgage originator. Adhere to the requirements of federal registration under the SAFE Act.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Loan Officer in developing and managing a referral source, prospect and customer base.
• Assist Loan Officer in developing and implementing marketing/sales support programs to develop new business.
• Interact with customers to complete the application process, ensure all necessary supporting loan documentation is obtained and accurate.
• Provide follow‑up on loan conditions as required by commitment letter.
• Interact with Production department personnel (processors, underwriters, closers) to ensure loan application file is complete, loan documentation is satisfactory, conditions are met and loan can close within required time frames.
• Serve as communication liaison between customer, M&T Corporation and loan officer.
• Initiating and answering calls to/from customers as required in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain and organize current and required loan documents for all loan programs as needed.
• Take loan applications as necessary and input loan data into processing system via laptop.
• Assist Loan Officer in providing required reporting as needed.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining registration requirements under the Federal SAFE Act.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Incumbent works under general supervision.
• In many cases, incumbent will be the point of contact for customer to complete application process and for follow‑up for outstanding items needed to provide a complete loan application for processing.
• Responsibility to establish and maintain federal registration requirements outlined in the SAFE Act.
• Answer customer phone calls in courteous and professional manner.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Secondary Marketing requirements.
• Knowledge of FHA/VA regulations.
• Knowledge of Bank products and services.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Flexible to travel within region and work overtime and/or flexible schedule as needed.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Prior mortgage experience.
• Knowledge of software utilized by department.
• Knowledge of Bank products and services.

Location

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States of America

Benefits

• competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market‑informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long‑lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug‑free workplace.