Mortgage Lending Assistant

EastRise Credit Union; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EastRise Credit Union in Williston, VT seeks a Mortgage Lending Assistant to provide direct mortgage services and support the Mortgage Origination Department through the loan process. This role includes front desk coverage during business hours 8:30 AM–5:00 PM and may require overtime based on service needs.

Responsibilities include greeting members, managing the mortgage inbox, coordinating documents, and assisting Mortgage Sales Managers with administrative tasks to ensure accurate, timely

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of similar or related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; incumbents must maintain NMLS registration.
• Strong customer service, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist members with loan information and schedule appointments.
• Manage Mortgage Inbox; respond to inquiries, assign online applications, and coordinate documents.
• Provide administrative support to Mortgage Sales Managers and VP; coordinate repairs, supplies and disclosures.
• Assist with Saturday scheduling for Mortgage Loan Officers and track calendar vacations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

NMLS registration maintenance

Job description

The Mortgage Lending Assistant provides direct mortgage services and supports the Mortgage Origination Department by providing administrative service throughout the mortgage loan process. This position will be responsible for Front Desk coverage within the hours of 8:30AM – 5:00PM. The hours of work for this position are subject to service delivery requirements within this timeframe and may also include overtime.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

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Essential

• 30% Greets and assists members by providing general information about loan products, interest rates, and other information (as necessary) in a manner which preserves member privacy and confidentiality. Schedules quality appointments and ensures borrowers are prepared for their appointments. General knowledge of the credit union is expected, with a high level of member service and ability to troubleshoot independently. Is responsible for the intake of member documentation, for multiple areas of the credit union. This includes making copies and scanning items to appropriate team members.
• 25% Manages the Mortgage Inbox in a timely manner, which includes Responding to member inquiries, online application assignment and clean up, sending and maintaining member intro email templates, monitoring and assigning Document Center notifications, monitoring and assigning incoming AccountChek results. Maintains the online and coverage tracking sheets. Maintains the rush coverage schedule.
• 25% Provides administrative support to the Mortgage Sales Managers, VP of Mortgage Lending, and others in the Mortgage Department as necessary. This includes contact with relevant parties to coordinate the repair and/or maintenance of departmental equipment, ordering departmental supplies, updating and maintaining forms and disclosures in our internal loans drive and the Document Library, completing WVOE requests, withdrawals, monitoring the maturing loans report monthly, and other administrative tasks as requested. Assists with Saturday scheduling for Mortgage Loan Officers, including calendar input. Adds departmental vacation time on the Mortgage Loan Officers calendar.
• 10% Exhibits problem-solving and decision-making skills, utilizing department and investor resources as needed. Assists members by cross-selling other credit union programs and services.
• 10% Exhibits problem-solving and decision-making skills, utilizing department and investor resources as needed. Assists members by cross-selling other credit union programs and services.

Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Knowledge And Skills Experience

A minimum of one year up to three years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Highschool degree, or equivalent. Incumbents are required to maintain their registration active, and current, with the National Mortgage Licensing System throughout their employment.

Interpersonal Skills

A significant level of trust, creditability and diplomacy is required to be an effective subject matter expert in the position. In depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day-to-day experience. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.

Other Skills

COMPETENCIES: Must be at least 18 years of age. Favorable Background, Credit, Criminal, Bondability, and Reference Checks required. (Motor Vehicle check dependent on position.) Travel to other branches or locations may be required depending on position. Knowledge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines is required. Bilingual skills are a plus.

ADA Requirements

Physical Requirements

Is able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Mental And/or Emotional Requirements

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.