Mortgage Originator

M&T Bank; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based compensation with a (

draw advancement

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer in Frederick, MD to help customers obtain FHA/VA and conventional loans that meet their financial needs. You will interview applicants, assess creditworthiness, and advise on mortgage options while promoting the bank's products in the local market.

The role requires strong sales ability, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to meet clients and build relationships with real estate professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates degree with 2 years sales experience, or 4 years combined higher education and/or relevant work experience including 2 years sales.
• Thorough knowledge of FHA/VA regulations, conventional loan requirements and real estate law.
• Proven sales ability and ability to interact with customers at all income levels.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to collect income, assets, debts and credit data.
• Assess credit worthiness and issue pre-qualification statements.
• Recommend mortgage loan products best fitting customer needs.
• Market and promote mortgage products to real estate professionals and community.
• Travel to meet customers at homes or business locations when needed.
• Ensure compliance with origination procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the bank in the community and participate in seminars and outreach.

Skills

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree

4 years higher education/experience

Job description

Overview:

Primarily responsible for working with customers interested in identifying and obtaining permanent FHA/VA and conventional mortgage loans and other residential mortgage programs that best meet the customer’s financial needs and objectives, and adhering to the requirements of federal registration under the SAFE Act.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interviews applicants to collect and analyze information regarding their income, assets, debts and credit data as well as their needs, desires, and earnings to assist in determining whether the loan will be an acceptable risk; obtains and analyzes pertinent financial and credit data.
• Independently assesses applicant’s credit worthiness. Has authority to issue pre-qualification statement of borrowers’ eligibility.
• Determines which products best meet the customer’s needs and financial circumstances and advises potential borrowers regarding the advantages and disadvantages of different financial products and the most appropriate mortgage loan programs.
• Makes recommendations to customers regarding other bank products or to alternative lending vehicles, as needed.
• Cultivates new mortgage business. Markets, services and promotes the bank’s mortgage products. This includes the solicitation of residential first mortgages through contacts with Realtors, builders, and developers.
• May be required to travel to and work at prospective customers’ homes or business locations. Follows-up on potential customers via travel or telephone.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of loan with mortgagors. Has authority to bind the bank in connection therewith.
• Ensures lending compliance with all origination procedures including bank policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Advises management on effective compliance strategies and potential modifications to corporate operating policies where appropriate to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Independently monitors trends and developments in the local real estate market, as well as the changing rules and regulations pertaining to both private and government-insured mortgages.
• Represents the bank in the community and related functions to identify, develop and promote additional business. May present seminars to general public and real estate agents to promote additional business and community outreach.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The incumbent always works under limited supervision, sometimes away from the office.

The position requires extensive external contacts (potential and existing customers, Realtors, etc.), as well as internal contacts (other Bank personnel) primarily on sales calls outside the office.

Will interact with individuals and teams internally and within the community assigned, developing new relationships and maintaining existing relationships

Responsibility to establish and maintain federal registration requirements outlined in the SAFE Act.

Education and Experience Required:

Associates degree and 2 years sales experience,

OR in lieu of a degree,

A combined minimum of 4 years higher education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 2 years sales experience.

Thorough knowledge of FHA/VA regulations, conventional loan requirements and real estate law.

Education and Experience Preferred:

Technical Skills

General knowledge of personal computers and software programs utilized by Residential Mortgage Department

Proven sales ability.

Strong mathematical skills.

Self-motivated, well-organized individual.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to interact with individuals at all income levels and peers in a professional manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and to follow through on details to completion.

Ability to work under critical time constraints.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. Compensation for this role is based on commission - a draw will be advanced. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.