Mortgage Loan Originator

First Financial Bank; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to originate loans sourced through referral partners, branches, and marketing efforts. You will self-source leads, present mortgage products, collect documents, and guide loans to closing with strong customer service.

You will build relationships with builders, realtors, and other referral sources, ensuring timely processing, disclosures, and funding while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience originat residential mortgages; 4 years preferred.
• Must have an existing referral network for mortgage leads.
• Experience using loan origination software and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of Conventional and Government (FHA/VA/USDA) programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; NMLS license required.

Responsibilities

• Originates mortgage loans through referrals, branches, and marketing efforts.
• Self-sources leads, converts to applications, presents products.
• Collect borrower documents and satisfy loan conditions.
• Ensure timely closing and funding of loans.
• Provide ongoing relationship servicing to mortgage customers.
• Promote cross-sell of other bank products.
• Assist CRA loan initiatives in local market.

Skills

Mortgage origination

Referral network

Loan origination software

MS Office

Conventional & Government loans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Loan origination software

MS Office

Job description

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Job Profile Summary

As a First Financial Bank (FFB) Mortgage Loan Originator, you will originate mortgage loans sourced through your established referral partners, our retail banking branches, internal departments, and marketing efforts to builders, realtors, and other referral sources. The position will be required to self-source mortgage leads, convert into applications, present personalized mortgage products and solutions to potential customers, produce required disclosures, procure intent to proceed, collect borrower documents needed to satisfy loan conditions, and work with internal departments to ensure a superior customer experience and timely loan closing.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Consistently achieves monthly loan production volume as specified in the MLO Agreement.
• Generates new business to assist in meeting established profitability goals.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining business plan for growth of this business area.
• Networks with assigned bank branches, internal departments, employees, local organizations/businesses, realtors, builders, and other referral sources to generate mortgage leads.
• Evaluates needs of potential customers and offers appropriate mortgage products and services, or provides referral to appropriate specialist within the Bank.
• Prepares and compiles mortgage application and information for processing of mortgage loan applications generated.
• Ensures completeness of loan documentation.
• Oversees timely closing and funding of loans.
• Provides ongoing relationship servicing with current mortgage customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
• Responds to mortgage inquiries and requests regarding accounts from assigned branches.
• Promotes and cross-sells other bank products and services as appropriate to customer requirements.
• Provides data to support marketing and sales promotion programs.
• Works directly with sales manager to assist with CRA loan initiatives in local market.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience originating residential mortgages, 4 years preferred.
• Must have existing referral network established to provide mortgage leads.
• Must have prior experience using loan originating software and MS Office products.
• Strong product knowledge and underwriting requirements for Conventional and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) mortgage programs.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or ability to obtain Mortgage Loan Originator License with NMLS.
• Must be trained in all areas of mortgage lending.
• Must maintain employer and industry required continuing education.

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Development and Training Pay Range

This position pays at least the applicable state minimum wage plus commission opportunities based on performance.

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions. It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an E-Verify Employer.

At first financial bank, our mission is clear: to be the best bank to do business with, the best place to work, the best financial partner for our shareholders and the communities we serve.

We believe that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. That’s why we’re guided by core values that shape everything we do: Doing the right thing Teamwork Mutual respect Wellbeing Excellence

Our success starts with our people. We know that when our associates are talented, engaged, and supported, they create outstanding results. If you're looking to be part of a team that values integrity, inclusion, and collaboration—and where your growth matters—you’ll find your future here.