Mortgage Loan Originator

Mmbba; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching funds

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Liberty FCU in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our lending team. The ideal candidate will conduct loan interviews, discuss programs, request documents, and evaluate borrower credit to determine suitable residential mortgage proposals.

This role requires self-generated lead development, regular contact with prospective borrowers, realtors, and builders, and staying current on loan products and underwriting guidelines while complying with Federal and NCUA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 2–3 years of mortgage origination experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to discuss loan programs with clients.
• Ability to obtain federal registration/NMLS; knowledge of mortgage lending rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct loan interviews and request documentation for approval.
• Evaluate borrower credit to determine appropriate residential mortgage proposals.
• Pursue leads and contact prospective borrowers by phone, email, or in person.
• Maintain knowledge of loan products, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.
• Prospect and network with realtors, builders and referral partners.
• Adhere to Federal and NCUA rules related to mortgage lending.
• Make sales calls to ensure understanding of options and informed borrower decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Self-generating leads

Mortgage loan sales

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NMLS registration

Job description

Liberty FCU, a full-service credit union, is currently seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join their lending team. The position will be located in Charleston, SC. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ability to initiate and develop mortgage loan business through self-generating activities is required. Experience with mortgage loan sales is required.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct loan interviews, discuss programs, explain processes, and request supporting documentation for loan approval.
• Evaluate credit of prospective borrowers for qualification purposes.
• Diligently pursue leads provided.
• Contact prospective borrower leads via telephone, email, or face to face.
• Evaluate credit and financial status of prospective borrower to determine appropriate residential mortgage loan proposal.
• Understand and apply all Federal and NCUA regulatory rules and regulations associated with mortgage lending.
• Makes sales calls routinely through face to face and phone contact with borrowers, ensuring clear understanding of options and informed decisions to best suit borrower's needs.
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures and underwriting guidelines.
• Prospect and network, building relationships with realtors, builders and other referral partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of mortgage origination experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to talk to clients about loan particulars and their personal financial details.
• Excellent mathematical and statistical analysis ability.
• A sound knowledge of the terms and conditions of different kinds of loans.
• Strong logical thinking.
• Ability to keep updated on new loan reforms and laws.
• Ability to obtain federal registration/NMLS.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Incentive opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with matching funds
• Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Reporting relationships:

This position reports to the RVP of Sales or local Mortgage Sales Manager and has no direct reports.

Liberty FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran.

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