Mortgage Loan Assistant

First United Bank; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Bank in Austin is seeking a Mortgage Loan Assistant to help originate and close mortgage loans. You will prepare and review applications, verify documents, and coordinate with borrowers and processing teams to keep loans moving toward funding.

In this role you will cross-sell bank products, pull and analyze credit, and determine suitable loan options while ensuring adherence to policies and delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prefer one year experience in mortgage lending environment.
• Strong organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and take direction when needed.

Responsibilities

• Cross sells First United Bank products and services to borrowers and other customers.
• Works with assigned bank personnel to promote FUB in assigned markets.
• Takes thorough and complete loan applications; analyzes and pre-qualifies applicant information to determine viability of the client's desired loan program.
• Pulls credit, analyzes credit, and compares for accuracy with the mortgage borrower's statements and loan application.
• Assists in determining the correct loan options for the borrower based upon the applicant's present situation and plans.
• Assists in the submission of loan applications, preliminary income verification documents, preliminary asset verification documents, loan disclosures and required letters to processing.
• Meets production standards and attends production meetings as necessary.
• Provides exceptional customer service and ensures compliance with all borrower requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communic

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

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The Position

Job Title

Mortgage Loan Assistant

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the origination and closing of mortgage loans.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Cross sells First United Bank products and services to borrowers and other customers.
• Works with assigned bank personnel to promote FUB in assigned markets.
• Takes thorough and complete loan applications; analyzes and pre-qualifies applicant information to determine viability of the client's desired loan program.
• Pulls credit, analyzes credit, and compares for accuracy with the mortgage borrower's statements and loan application.
• Assists in the determination of the correct loan options for the borrower based upon the applicant's present situation, future plans, and preferred loan product.
• Assists in the submission of the loan applications, preliminary income verification documents, preliminary asset verification documents, loan disclosures, any required credit explanation letters and executed application forms to processing.
• Meets minimum expectations for First United’s best practices and production standards
• Attends production meetings as necessary.
• Provides exceptional customer service, maintains high ethical standards, and insures compliance with every borrower.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.
• Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
• Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
• Dresses professionally.

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Prefer one year experience in mortgage lending environment.

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Possession of strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All Locations:

Austin-Seven Oaks, San Antonio

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email us at [e-mail] for assistance.

First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.