Mortgage Loan Officer- New Jersey

WSFS Bank; United States; On-site; USD 32,006 - 39,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

WSFS Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer to originate residential mortgage loans. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred) and at least three years of experience in mortgage lending. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, interviewing mortgage applicants, and ensuring a smooth loan process.

The position offers a base salary of $35,563 per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience marketing and originating residential mortgage loans.
• Willingness to travel for presentations to branch locations, customers’ homes, and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to customers seeking residential mortgage loans.
• Interview applicants to acquire information about their financial situation.
• Ensure customers understand the loan process from application through closing.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mortgage origination software

Job description

Overview

WSFS Bank is a locally headquartered bank and wealth management company in the New Jersey area, consistently recognized as a Top Workplace. The Mortgage Loan Officer will originate residential mortgage loans, including purchase and refinance programs such as Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, and First‑Time Home Buyer options.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to customers and prospective customers seeking residential mortgage loans.
• Interview applicants to acquire and analyze information about their financial situation, needs, desires, and property details.
• Ensure customers understand the loan process from application through closing.
• Maintain knowledge of local real‑estate market trends and changing regulations related to private and government‑insured mortgages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience marketing and originating residential mortgage loans.
• Effective sales skills and strong customer‑service orientation.
• Excellent time‑management, written, and oral communication skills.
• Self‑motivated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to branch locations, customers’ homes, and businesses for presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel). Mortgage origination software experience is strongly preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary: $35,563 – $35,563 per year, with commissions based on individual production. WSFS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with state laws, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics. If you need an accommodation, please email [e-mail]. WSFS does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters and agencies.