Mortgage Loan Originator

German American Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Parental leave

Education assistance

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Discounts on products and services

Free checking account

Job summary

German American Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to analyze borrowers’ finances and identify suitable mortgage products while building trusted relationships with referral partners. You will pre-qualify borrowers, collect needed information, and guide them through processing to close the loan.

The role emphasizes achievement of production targets, integrity, and delivering best-in-class customer service to clients and partners.

Qualifications

• NMLS State License or Federal NMLS Registration (or willingness/ability to obtain).
• 1+ years’ experience in real estate, mortgage or sales equivalent.
• Skills in entrepreneurial/business development and needs analysis.

Responsibilities

• Focus on sales and origination of 1-4 single-family residential loans within guidelines and rates.
• Analyze income, assets and liabilities to identify mortgage programs and pre-qualify borrowers.
• Follow up with applicants to gather information for processing, underwriting and closing.
• Cross-sell bank products and strive to meet volume/production targets.

Skills

NMLS License or Registration

Real estate/mortgage sales

Needs analysis

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

As a Mortgage Loan Originator, you will collect and analyze the customer’s financial profile, and acting as a trusted advisor, identify an appropriate mortgage product, as well as other products and services, to meet their financial needs. You also investigate and develop opportunities to attract new customers, actively cultivating relationships with referral partners, such as realtors, builders, bank colleagues, attorneys, former clients, CPAs, and others within your sphere of influence.

What You’ll Do:

A Day in the Life– Your focus will be the sales and origination of 1-4 single-family residential loans within predetermined guidelines and rates set forth by the Bank and its investors.Working with potential borrowers, you will analyze their income, assets, and liabilities in order to identify appropriate mortgage programs and successfully pre-qualify them for financing.Throughout the lending process, you will follow up with applicants and secure the necessary information to process, underwrite, and close the loan.As a goal-oriented person, you will strive to consistently achieve volume and/or unit production targets and cross-sell bank products where applicable.Aligned with German American’s core values, you project a positive attitude and act with integrity at all times, delivering “best-in-class” customer service.

What it Takes:

• NMLS State License or Federal NMLS Registration (or willingness and ability to obtain)
• 1+ years’ experience in real estate, mortgage or sales equivalent
• Skills in: entrepreneurial and business development/sales; needs analysis – analyzing information regarding customer income/debts, etc.; verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of: Conventional, VA, USDA FHA, FNMA and Portfolio underwriting guidelines; mortgage compliance regulations; business acumen and judgment- bank mortgage products, policies, and procedures

Bonus Points:

• Bilingual/Multilingual

What we can offer you:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
• 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and bereavement leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Wellness benefits
• Life event coverage
• Service awards
• Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
• Great deals on both national and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping
• Logo wear discounts
• Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services

About Us:

German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.

German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

German American is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Acquisition team at 812-482-0717 or [e-mail].

German American employees are required to adhere to laws and regulations applicable to banks and to German American policies and procedures. Applicants should expect to complete necessary pre-employment screening pursuant to these laws, regulations, and policies.