Mortgage Loan Originator

Georgia's Own Credit Union; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia's Own Credit Union in Virginia, Minnesota, is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer to assist members with their mortgage lending needs. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, promoting a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of production experience with conventional loans and a strong understanding of mortgage guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing a pipeline of mortgage loans, answering member inquiries, and soliciting referrals. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent production experience with conventional loans.
• Must maintain an active NMLS license number.
• Strong knowledge of Fannie Mae and FHA guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist intermediaries and members with mortgage lending needs.
• Conduct pre-qualification and maintain an active loan pipeline.
• Solicit mortgage referrals from internal sources.
• Originate loans via telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Meet loan production and service quality goals.

Skills

Residential lending experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of mortgage guidelines

Ability to work Saturdays

Fluency in English

Knowledge of financial operations

Job description

Overview

We invite you to join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to service. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to balance in‑office collaboration with remote work. The necessary tools and technology are provided to ensure seamless productivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist intermediaries and prospective members with their mortgage lending needs in an efficient, accurate, and professional manner.
• Answer general questions, conduct pre‑qualification, new loan origination, maintain an active pipeline, proactively seek new loan prospects, and provide processing support.
• Proactively solicit mortgage referrals from internal sources (branches, member services, new business development, etc.) and act as subject‑matter expert on first‑mortgages for new and existing members.
• Review and follow up on all first‑mortgage loan referrals, and originate first‑mortgage loans via telephone sales presentations and face‑to‑face interactions as needed, always taking complete loan applications.
• Work with loan processors, underwriters, Realtors, and title attorneys to build teamwork through communication.
• Meet all loan production, service, and quality goals through proactive and responsive self‑sourcing and pipeline management activities.
• Conduct and participate in mortgage‑related promotional events, activities, and seminars, maintaining a strong working knowledge of current trends, compliance requirements, and industry changes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent production experience with conventional saleable purchase‑money loans and purchase transactions from external referral sources.
• Must have and be eligible to maintain an active NMLS license number.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential lending preferred.
• Documented current loan referral sources.
• Strong knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and USDA guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in applying credit‑risk principles to lending recommendations.
• Understanding of financial‑services related products and overall financial‑services operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to routinely work Saturdays.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform essential job duties, communicate face‑to‑face or via technology, sit and stand for various increments of time, lift or push up to 10lbs, and perform clerical duties on various forms of technology. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is an equal‑opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class. Georgia’s Own Credit Union is committed to affirmative action for women, minorities, disabled veterans, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans.