Mortgage Consultant

Peoples Bank; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Bank is seeking a Residential Mortgage Consultant in Charleston, WV to solicit residential mortgage and home equity loans. The role involves developing referral sources and providing exceptional customer service throughout the loan process.

This consultant should possess a 2-year college degree and a successful track record in mortgage lending or sales, offering guidance on various loan products and managing client applications efficiently.

Community engagement and active participation in borrower education are also key components of this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential mortgage lending or sales experience.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Solicit residential mortgage and home equity loans.
• Meet with prospective borrowers to discuss options.
• Manage loan pipeline and communicate with applicants.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Financial analysis

Sales experience

Public speaking

Education

2-year college degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Loan origination system

Computer skills

Job description

Job Purpose

The Residential Mortgage Consultant solicits residential mortgage and home equity loan business to meet defined production objectives. The consultant will develop and nurture an extensive network of mortgage loan referral sources including retail branch partners, realtors, builders, and other center‑of‑influence professionals (CPAs, attorneys, financial planners). They will also be an active member of the community in which they live or work and will provide consumer education, product knowledge and support to promote homeownership within their community. The consultant will understand all of the residential mortgage and home equity products the bank offers and will remain current on the regulations governing the mortgage lending industry. As a trusted professional to the home loan applicant, they will provide exceptional customer service through all stages of the loan decision cycle from initial interview through application, loan processing and loan closing. They will provide individual attention to each applicant to understand their mortgage lending needs and provide recommendations accordingly. The consultant has the responsibility of gathering the borrower’s personal information (in‑person, telephone, online, or e‑mail) and inputting it into the bank’s loan origination system. The consultant will further assist customers by identifying and understanding their needs for non‑mortgage bank products and facilitating referrals to other lines of business.

Job Duties

• Consistently meet or exceed established production, referral, and customer satisfaction objectives
• Meet with prospective borrowers to discuss lending options, review the borrower’s financial and credit information, and present mortgage loan products
• Responsible for offering the best possible customer experience as well as providing guidance on product options
• Enter complete and thorough application information into the loan origination system
• Contact the applicant to collect all supporting documentation required for a complete loan package and upload it into the loan origination system as necessary
• Actively communicate with prospective borrowers during the application process either in person, by phone, or electronically. Manage loan pipeline, proactively keeping borrowers up to date on the status of their loan request
• Serve as trusted advisor to other lines of business by attending market team meetings and by participating in joint sales call efforts
• Collaborate with the loan fulfillment team to ensure key process milestones are met, regulations are adhered to and the loan is processed efficiently
• Uncover client financial needs through the mortgage interview process and make referrals through the sales referral system
• Contact all incoming mortgage referrals and keep the sales referral system up to date
• Demonstrate initiative in developing a broad referral network of retail partners, realtors, and other professionals/centers of influence; may involve cold‑calling and/or prospecting
• Participate in community activities/organizations that promote the bank and homeownership, including hosting or presenting first‑time home‑buyer or home‑ownership principles seminars to agencies or members of the community
• Attend and participate in Consumer Lending meetings as required by management
• Support other Mortgage Consultants as necessary
• Perform special projects as assigned

Education, Experience and Job Skills

• 2‑year college degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Exceptional time management skills and proven ability to manage a dynamic pipeline
• Excellent communication skills, experience in public speaking preferred
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex personal financial information
• Good computer skills
• 5 years of residential mortgage lending or commensurate sales experience
• S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS website provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position

Basic Qualifications

• 2‑year college degree required
• 5 years of residential mortgage lending or commensurate sales experience

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact [e-mail] to ask for an accommodation, alternative application process or other inquiries.

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