Mortgage Banker

First Citizens Bank; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Columbia, SC is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to build a high-quality pipeline of residential loan applications. You will prequalify borrowers, present product options, and coordinate with processing teams to ensure accurate, timely loan packages while maintaining regulatory and service standards.

You will establish strong relationships with clients and referral sources, drive sales targets, and support loan progression from application through closing, ensuring a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of Mortgage Loan Originator experience or high school diploma/GED with 6+ years of Mortgage LO experience required.
• Must complete federal registration and annual renewal under the SAFE Act; must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Frequent driving to other offices and bank customers is required; bank car not provided.

Responsibilities

• Sales: meet mortgage loan production goals via calls, presentations, networking, and referral channels.
• Loan Processing: gather documents, prequalify applicants, and submit complete loan applications.
• Loan Support: manage loan progression, ensure regulatory and investor compliance, and follow up on conditions.
• Relationship Development: build and maintain relationships with clients and referral partners.

Skills

Effective in public settings

Builds Productive Relationships

Business Development

Customer Experience Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years Mortgage LO experience

HS Diploma or GED + 6 years Mortgage LO experience

Job description

Overview

This position sells and services mortgage loans for the Bank. Builds a high quality pipeline of residential mortgage loan applications through a variety of sales techniques, responsive client service, and strong relationships with referral sources. Prequalifies loan applicants by evaluating their financial position and recommending appropriate products. Streamlines mortgage loan processing by submitting loan packages that are accurate, complete, and meet all investor and company requirements. Works closely with processing partners to manage the progression of loans through the loan process, providing updates and answering inquiries from clients to uphold service and quality standards.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Sales - Accomplishes mortgage loan production goals by initiating sales calls, conducting presentations, participating in networking activities, and other sales techniques. Utilizes referral sources to create sales opportunities, solidifying relationships with bank partners and enhancing the referral process for all involved parties.
• Loan Processing - Interviews applicants to assess their needs, evaluate their financial position, and identify appropriate product offerings. Utilizes information to facilitate a complete and thorough loan application, prequalifying applicants, obtaining all required documents, and submitting a detailed loan application.
• Loan Support - Manages the progression of loans throughout the loan process. Ensures adherence to regulatory and corporate guidelines, and that quality and service standards are upheld. Provides updates and responds to client inquiries. Works closely with processing support on follow up on all necessary conditions or stipulations per investor and company requirements.
• Relationship Development - Establishes a rapport with clients to identify business needs and leverage sales opportunities. Builds and maintains a strong network with both internal and external referral sources.

Position Specific Skills

• Effective in public settings
• Builds Productive Relationships
• Business Development
• Customer Experience Management

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 6 years' experience in Mortgage Loan Originator
• Required Licenses or Certifications: Must complete federal registration and annual renewal as required by the SAFE Act. Must possess a valid driver's license. Position requires frequent driving to other offices, bank customers, etc. Bank car not provided.

Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.