Mortgage Originator

OUCU Financial Group; Lancaster (OH); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational Reimbursement

Calm app premium access

Free dividend checking

Job summary

OUCU Financial is hiring a Mortgage Originator to guide members through the home-financing process from initial conversation to closing. You will build relationships with realtors and builders, explain mortgage options, and provide a supportive, community-focused experience.

Responsibilities include soliciting new business, gathering financial data, submitting loans for underwriting, and managing the pipeline to meet closing dates.

Qualifications

• Experience in mortgage origination or lending in a financial institution.
• Ability to generate leads and close transactions.
• Registration with NMLS or willingness to obtain after employment.

Responsibilities

• Solicits new residential mortgage business from realtors, builders, and connections.
• Meets with applicants to collect data and recommend loan products.
• Submits loans for underwriting and resolves questions during the lending process.
• Monitors mortgage pipeline and ensures timely processing and closings.

Skills

Mortgage origination experience

Cross-selling abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Help make dreams of home ownership come true by joining the mortgage department at OUCU Financial! You will help our members find the right path to homeownership. Our Mortgage Originators guide borrowers through the home-financing process - from the first conversation through application and closing. You’ll build relationships, explain mortgage options clearly, and deliver a supportive experience that reflects our commitment to serving our members and community.

Duties include:

• Solicits new residential mortgage business. This includes outside sales such as origination of home loans based on contacts with realtors, builders, and through other connections.
• Meets with applicants, collects financial data and documents, and recommends the loan products that best meet the borrower(s) needs.
• Submits loans through underwriting system for loan review. Corresponds with the applicant to resolve any questions that may arise and keeps the applicant updated during the lending process.
• Monitors and manages mortgage pipeline and follows up to ensure each file is processed and closed in a timely manner. Ensures that all conditions and closing dates are met. Identifies any issues which may impact ability to meet previously established conditions and dates.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with realtors and builders to grow business and originate loans.
• Promotes and cross-sells OUCU Financial products and services.
• Promotes real estate products outside the Credit Union. Attends outside functions to further ties with the real estate market.

At OUCU Financial, we believe that our employees make the difference. We recognize, appreciate, and empower our most valued assets - our employees! We offer an enthusiastic, team-oriented environment with unlimited growth opportunities. In addition, at OUCU, you will find a competitive compensation package, comprehensive training programs, an outstanding benefits package with an incredibly generous 401(k) retirement plan, and multiple volunteer opportunities to help our communities. The pay for this position starts at $22.73 per hour, with relevant education and experience considered in determining the starting pay rate. This position also earns commission monthly based on production, and we do not put any cap or maximum on the amount of commission the successful candidate can earn.

Our benefits include:

• Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, OUCU pays 80%.
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and dependent life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time off. Vacation time increases based on years of service.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time for volunteer opportunities to help our communities
• Educational Reimbursement
• Annual stipends to purchase logo wear
• Free dividend checking and wires, Half off tax preparation fees
• Free premium subscription to the Calm.com app with the ability to add dependents

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• Experience in mortgage origination or at least 2 years’ experience in lending in a financial institution
• Experience in explaining and cross-selling products
• Registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) required or must be obtained after employment
• Knowledge of lending regulations and credit reports required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to generate leads and close transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Attends events that are occasionally outside of regular business hours
• Resume and cover letter required