Mortgage Loan Officer

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp; Windham (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

The Merrimack in New Hampshire is seeking two Mortgage Loan Officers to originate residential mortgage and home equity loans, guiding borrowers through the lending process and developing referral relationships within the community. In this customer-focused role, you will work from Hooksett or Windham branches, serving Southern New Hampshire with strong communication and mortgage lending expertise.

Compensation includes salary negotiable based on experience plus commissions, along with a

Qualifications

• Three to five years of banking experience with residential mortgage knowledge.
• NMLS registration required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sales, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Originate residential mortgage and home equity loans in accordance with bank procedures, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist new and existing customers by phone and in person, identifying financing solutions that align with their needs.
• Review borrower documentation, including income, assets, tax returns, and credit information, to support loan qualification.
• Manage loan files from application through closing, resolving documentation issues and helping ensure a smooth process.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with real estate professionals, builders, and community partners.
• Promote additional bank products and refer customers to internal partners when appropriate.
• Participate in business development activities, training programs, and community events.

Skills

Mortgage lending knowledge

Strong communication

Sales skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Tools

Mortgage systems

Job description

Overview

Salary negotiable based on level of experience plus commissions

Join The Merrimack as a Mortgage Loan Officer. The Merrimack is hiring two full-time Mortgage Loan Officers to serve Southern New Hampshire based out of either our Hooksett or Windham branch locations. In this customer-focused role, you will originate residential mortgage and home equity loans, guide borrowers through the lending process, and develop referral relationships within the community. If you have mortgage lending experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping customers achieve their homeownership goals, we would be excited to learn more about you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a supportive team that values the work you do every day.

Responsibilities

• Originate residential mortgage and home equity loans in accordance with bank procedures, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Assist new and existing customers by phone and in person, identifying financing solutions that align with their needs
• Review borrower documentation, including income, assets, tax returns, and credit information, to support loan qualification
• Manage loan files from application through closing, resolving documentation issues and helping ensure a smooth process
• Build and maintain referral relationships with real estate professionals, builders, and community partners
• Promote additional bank products and refer customers to internal partners when appropriate
• Participate in business development activities, training programs, and community events

What You Bring

• Three to five years of banking experience with strong knowledge of residential mortgage lending products, systems, and regulations
• NMLS registration required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sales, relationship-building, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal partners
• Technical proficiency with mortgage lending and servicing systems

Why Join The Merrimack

We believe in building genuine partnerships that encompass top of the line customer service delivered by a culture of teamwork, integrity and excellence. We take pride in the communities that we serve!

We are dedicated to providing challenging and rewarding career opportunities for our employees across the state. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an award winning team, we are interested in speaking with you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This includes veterans and individuals with disabilities.