Mortgage Loan Officer-Arizona

National Bank Of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

National Bank of Arizona is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on soliciting residential mortgage business through existing relationships and referrals, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely disclosures.

You will interview applicants, review financial data, lock rates, and work with processors to close loans, building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; 4+ years of mortgage lending origination experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of mortgage lending, processing, credit analysis, mortgage laws and regulations.
• Ability to solicit loans and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Solicit mortgage business through relationships with real estate agents, builders and branches.
• Explain loan types and rate options; lock rates; prepare disclosures for underwriting.
• Coordinate appraisals, title searches and document collection for loan closings.
• Communicate with customers throughout the process and work with processors through closing.
• Originate residential home loans.

Skills

Mortgage lending origination

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

College degree

Tools

Mortgage software

Job description

At National Bank of Arizona, we’re a community of professionals with relationships at our core. We strive to promote an engaging environment with accessible leadership and on-going employee development. National Bank of Arizona was founded on the premise of building local relationships, we pride ourselves on providing our clients, shareholders and each other the best possible tools, resources and opportunities. Our workplace culture is based on inclusivity and collaboration, so we can give our customers as well as our employees the best possible environment to thrive. More than 35 years later, our approach hasn’t changed. At NBAZ, the possibilities are endless – come for the job, stay for a career.

You will:

• Be responsible for soliciting and bringing in mortgage business for the bank through previous contacts, relationships and referrals form real estate agents, builders, developers and branches.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines in the performance of loan originator duties.
• Interview potential applicants to develop information concerning their needs, desires and other information.; obtain and review pertinent financial and credit data.
• Be responsible for assisting customers with information about loan types and interest rate options, locking interest rates as requested by the customer, preparing and sending initial disclosures to customers and submitting information to automated underwriting software.
• Ensure any re-disclosures are made timely.
• Order appraisals through system, arrange for title search and obtain necessary documents.
• Be responsible to communicate with the customer throughout the process and work with processors through closing.
• Originate residential home loan

Qualifications:

• A college degree and 4+ years of mortgage lending origination experience preferred, including residential construction experience or other directly related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of mortgage lending, processing, credit analysis, mortgage laws and regulations.
• Ability to successfully solicit loans.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure environment.
• Ability to work with various types of computer software, including mortgage specific software.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include \"Accommodation needed\" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

National Bank of Arizona a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC