Mortgage Loan Originator

First Financial Bank; Upper Arlington, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Ohio is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to originate mortgage loans sourced through referral partners, retail branches, and marketing efforts. You will self-source leads, present personalized mortgage products, and collect borrower documents to ensure timely loan closings.

You will build and maintain a referral network, evaluate client needs, promote conventional and government mortgage programs, and provide exceptional service throughout the loan process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience originating residential mortgages, 4 years preferred.
• Must have existing referral network to provide mortgage leads.
• Experience using loan origination software and MS Office products.
• Strong knowledge of Conventional and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) mortgage programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain Mortgage Loan Originator License (NMLS).
• Must be trained in all areas of mortgage lending and maintain continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Originates mortgage loans sourced through referral partners, retail branches, and marketing efforts.
• Self-sources mortgage leads, converts to applications, and presents personalized mortgage products.
• Produces disclosures, procures intent to proceed, and collects borrower documents.
• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure timely loan closing.
• Maintains ongoing relationship servicing with mortgage customers.
• Responds to mortgage inquiries and assists with servicing requests.
• Promotes other bank products and services as appropriate to customer needs.

Skills

Mortgage originations

Referral network development

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Loan origination software

MS Office

Job description

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written!

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 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 assists with mortgage servicing requests.
• Promotes and refer 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.

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.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Four year's experience originating residential mortgages.

Level of Complexity and Scope

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making Required Supervisory Responsibilities Physical Requirements

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 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.

Core Values

• Doing the right thing
• Teamwork
• Mutual respect
• Wellbeing
• Excellence

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:

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.