Mortgage Growth & Relationship Specialist

First Financial Bank; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to originate residential mortgage loans through an established referral network, branches, and marketing efforts. The role requires self-sourcing leads, presenting suitable products, and ensuring timely disclosures and closings.

You will manage the loan process from application to funding, maintain compliant documentation, and provide ongoing relationship servicing to existing customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience originating residential mortgages, 4 years preferred.
• Must have existing referral network established to provide mortgage leads.
• Must have prior experience using loan originating software and MS Office products.
• Strong product knowledge and underwriting requirements for Conventional and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) mortgage programs.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or ability to obtain Mortgage Loan Originator License with NMLS.
• Must be trained in all areas of mortgage lending.
• Must maintain employer and industry required continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Originate mortgage loans sourced through referral partners, branches, and marketing efforts.
• Self-source mortgage leads, convert into applications, and present mortgage products.
• Ensure timely loan closing and funding; oversee documentation and processing.
• Provide ongoing relationship servicing to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
• Promote and cross-sell other bank products as appropriate to customer requirements.

Skills

Mortgage lending

Networking

CRM management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Loan origination software

MS Office

Job description

First Financial Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to originate residential mortgage loans through an established referral network, branches, and marketing efforts. The role requires self-sourcing leads, presenting suitable products, and ensuring timely disclosures and closings.

You will manage the loan process from application to funding, maintain compliant documentation, and provide ongoing relationship servicing to existing customers.