Mortgage Origination Specialist – Outside Sales

Talentify; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee engagement activities

Community Resource Groups

Job summary

orsa credit union is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer for outside sales to originate residential first mortgages through an external referral network, aiming to meet goals and credit union objectives while delivering an exceptional member experience.

This role requires building self-generated referral networks, consulting with members on home financing, interviewing applicants for eligibility, and completing mortgage applications online, by phone, or in person.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years solid work experience in residential mortgage lending.
• Ability to obtain Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration.
• Solid understanding of mortgage industry lending practices and programs.
• Ability to cultivate, manage, and maintain referral partnerships to generate mortgage leads.
• Sales-centric, goal-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on member engagement and ensure exceptional member experience throughout the mortgage journey.
• Develop self-generating referral networks necessary to accomplish sales goals and meet minimum monthly closed loan and deposit expectations.
• Consult with members about their home financing needs, risks, and offer lending solutions.
• Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans.
• Assess member needs, explore all options, and introduce different types of loans.
• Fully complete a mortgage loan application online, over-the-phone, or in-person.
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

Skills

Sales experience

Mortgage knowledge

Communication skills

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Encompass

MS Office

Job description

orsa credit union is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer for outside sales to originate residential first mortgages through an external referral network, aiming to meet goals and credit union objectives while delivering an exceptional member experience.

This role requires building self-generated referral networks, consulting with members on home financing, interviewing applicants for eligibility, and completing mortgage applications online, by phone, or in person.