Mortgage Loan Officer

First Financial Bank Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank Texas is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a mortgage loan specialist. This role requires proactive solicitation of mortgage loans and maintaining excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of mortgage regulations and have two years of mortgage loan experience. A professional demeanor and excellent communication skills are essential for success.

Join a diverse and collaborative work environment where you can grow and develop your skills while contributing to the organization's values and culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Professional demeanor with effective oral communication.
• Two years of mortgage loan experience required.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new prospects for mortgage loans through contacts.
• Conduct interviews with prospective borrowers.
• Advise customers on product/pricing policies.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Knowledge of mortgage regulations

Communication skills

Networking

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in real estate or finance

Job description

We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description

Office Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

SCOPE/CONTACTS

Incumbent is responsible for providing secondary market mortgage loans to consumers. The incumbent has extensive contacts on a daily basis with Bank customers and personnel as well as outside contact with real estate brokers, builders, title companies, private mortgage insurance companies, attorneys and other related entities to insure a competitive product that meets the customer's needs.

Essential Functions

• Proactively solicits new prospects for residential mortgage secondary market loans through contacts and referrals with Bank customers, real estate brokers, builders, title companies, private mortgage insurance companies, attorneys and other related entities;
• Conducts interviews with prospective borrowers in order to analyze financial and credit data to determine customer financing objectives;
• Advises customers of product/pricing policies and guidelines and gathers any additional required information;
• Continually identifies, develops and maintains a quality network of personal and business relationships that serves as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities;
• Ensures exceptional customer service by maintaining thorough knowledge of lending programs, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements;
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional ethics;
• Participates in job specific training and other various bank training programs as required;
• Complies with all Federal and State Laws and Regulations including BSA, AML and all bank policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Actively participate in the sales and service culture, support the values of the organization and follow established Bank policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two years of mortgage loan experience, and one year of real estate/sales experience are required;
• Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in real estate or finance may substitute in lieu of experience;
• Working knowledge of mortgage lending and laws/regulations procedures is necessary;
• Must be familiar with FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA regulations and guidelines as well as other loan programs offered;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and related computer applications is also required;
• Incumbent must be able to work with limited supervision;
• Professional demeanor as well as effective oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)