Mortgage External Loan Officer - Harford County

APG Federal Credit Union; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Educational assistance

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

APG Federal Credit Union is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer to originate residential mortgage loans. This role focuses on building relationships with realtors and clients while aiming to meet production targets through outside sales initiatives. Candidates should have at least three years of mortgage sales experience and an associate degree, with a preference for bachelor’s degrees. The position requires flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, and offers a base salary of $55K plus commission.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of outside mortgage sales experience is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to comply with regulations and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Originate residential mortgage loans through outside sales.
• Meet clients to analyze financial situations and recommend products.
• Maintain communication with clients and referral partners.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of Conventional loan financing

Experience reading credit reports

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiating skills

Technologically proficient

Education

Associate degree required, Bachelor's preferred

Job description

## Mortgage Loan Officer - Harford CountyApplylocations: Bel Air, Marylandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100072**Where Banking Feels Like Belonging**At APGFCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do, empowering us as leaders in the credit union movement. We prioritize purpose and connection in how we serve our members, co-workers and communities - helping to navigate life's little and big moments.**SUMMARY:** The External - Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) will originate residential mortgage loans by building relationships with third-party referral sources, APGFCU branches and borrowers. Responsible for meeting production targets via the origination of first mortgage and home equity real-estate loans through full-time outside sales initiatives. Partner with local realtors and real estate offices and other relationship-based businesses such as financial planners, insurance agents and attorneys to drive referrals to APGFCU mortgage lending.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** **Business Development**: Actively solicit business opportunities by networking with realtors, builders, community partners, and APGFCU branches. Presents the credit union’s mortgage products and services while maintaining high levels of professionalism and member service.* **Client Consultation:** Meet with prospective borrowers to analyze their financial situation, discuss goals, and recommend appropriate mortgage products. Consider Conventional, Jumbo, VA, FHA, USDA and Home Equity financing options.* **Loan Origination:** Collect, review, and verify all necessary financial documentation (tax returns, bank statements, income records) to submit a complete loan package to underwriting, adhering to all applicable regulations.* **Relationship Management:** Maintain consistent professional communication with clients, realtors, branch personnel and internal processing teams to guide the loan from application to closing.* **Schedule:** The ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the schedules of our partners and member / buyers, including evenings and weekends.* **Realtor/Partner Communication.**With prior approval of the member/buyer, provide regular and timely loan status updates to referring partner.* **Service**: Consistently demonstrate exceptional member service, as evidenced by member satisfaction surveys and referring partner testimonials.* **Cross-Sell**: Recognize and pursue cross-sell opportunities, including auto, credit card and share accounts.* **Workshops/Expos:** Represent the credit union at First Time Homebuyer-related Workshops, Realtor Expos, and local housing agency events. Cultivate relationships with local housing agencies for the purpose of promoting credit union First Time Home buying programs**.*** **Additional:**Responsible for completion of applicable training and compliance on federal regulations and APGFCU policies and procedures as related to the duties of this position (Bank Secrecy Act, Information Security as examples, if applicable).**QUALIFICATIONS****Education:** Associate degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.**Experience:** Three years or more of outside mortgage sales experience.**Registration:** In accordance with the SAFE Act requirements, all applicants for employment in the Mortgage Consultant role will be required to register or renew with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) and maintain a status in good standing.**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes**:* Proficient knowledge of Conventional, VA, FHA, USDA and Jumbo loan financing* Experience reading and interpreting tri-merge credit reports and DU or LP findings* Proficient knowledge of secondary mortgage market underwriting, pricing, operations and requirements* Initiative to call on prospective business sources with confident and professional demeanor* Excellent communication skills, including interviewing prospective borrowers and the ability to effectively communicate to all levels both orally and in writing.* Requires strong negotiating and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve disputes and be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.* Technologically proficient with systems, standard office software and other tools* Highly self-motivated with ability to work well in a team environment**Working Conditions**Travel: Extensive travel is often required to meet clients and business partners.Schedule: Flexible, often requiring evenings or weekends to accommodate client needs.Physical: Often includes extended periods of driving and sitting, with occasional lifting of marketing materials.**Compensation information:** $55K base annually + commissionOffers are based on experience and education.APGFCU provides comprehensive benefits such as: medical and dental (shared expense), vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, referral program, educational assistance, holidays, annual leave and sick leave.*APGFCU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability to Protected Veteran status. Please use the attached link to view the EEO law poster*http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfmAPGFCU is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to persons of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send to the Human Resources Department and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodations will be responded to from this e-mail address.E-Verify Participation Poster English and SpanishAPGFCU participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.APGFCU participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..For more information, visit: E-Verify Overview | E-VerifyPara obtener más información, visite: Visión General de E-Verify | E-Verify