Mortgage Originator II | Leawood MO

Busey-Bank-2; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Busey is seeking a Mortgage Originator II in Leawood, KS to develop new business and originate quality mortgage loans in line with bank policies. You will work with internal lines of business to cross-sell, deepen customer relationships, and ensure timely disclosures.

The role requires mortgage lending experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure. Knowledge of regulations, and Microsoft Office is expected; NMLS registration must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong sales and customer service skills.
• Cross-selling and closing skills.
• Lending regulations and underwriting guidelines.
• Ability to analyze numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers and non-customers regarding borrowing needs and negotiate terms.
• Prepare mortgage loan applications and collect necessary documentation.
• Complete loan applications and oversee pre-processing to provide disclosures timely.
• Underwrite by analyzing financial and credit information and recommend approval or rejection.

Skills

Strong communication

Sales & customer service

Cross-selling

Analytical ability

Time management under pressure

Education

High School diploma

2+ years mortgage lending/operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position SummaryThe Mortgage Originator II is responsible for developing new business and originating quality mortgage loans in accordance with established Bank policies and procedures. This position will serve as representative of the Bank and will work with internal lines of business to cross-sell other products and services and deepen relationships.Duties & ResponsibilitiesConsult with Bank customers and non-customers regarding borrowing needs, negotiate terms and conditions, assist in preparing mortgage loan applications, and obtain all necessary documentation from applicants.Make verbal and written commitment on behalf of the Bank which includes rate terms, pre-qualification, mortgage commitment, etc.Complete each loan application and oversee all pre-processing functions in a timely manner to permit the good faith estimate and other required disclosures to be provided to applicants within the requested time period.Analyze financial and credit information necessary to effectively underwrite loans and recommend approval or rejection of mortgage loans within lending authority.Engage in outside opportunities, i.e. calls, open houses, seminars, realtor functions to develop and maintain relationships with realtors, home builders, individual contacts, and other referral sources generating feedback to increase their business relationship with the Bank.Identify customer’s and non-customers’ other financial needs and cross-sell other bank products and services.Education & ExperienceKnowledge of:Strong oral and written communication skillsStrong sales and customer service skillsCross-selling and closing skillsLending regulations and Bank’s underwriting guidelines and lending policiesLoan types, products, services and documentsAbility to:Analyze and interpret numerical dataTake initiative to maintain the flow of workPerform duties under frequent time pressuresMortgage Originator position levels (I or II) are determined based on assigned sales goalsEducation and Training:Requires High School diploma.Requires 2 or more years of related mortgage lending or operations experience.Previous sales experience is preferred.Pursuant to the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (“SAFE Act”), all Mortgage Originators are required to maintain current registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (“NMLS”). If such registration is not active as of the hire date, the Mortgage Originator must immediately attain active registration upon employment. Mortgage Originators who fail to maintain an active and current registration will be unable to originate mortgage loans and may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office.Benefits and CompensationSalary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.(Base Pay Range: $57,800 - $67,000 annually)Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well-being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.Equal OpportunityBusey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.Unsolicited ResumesBusey Bank, and its subsidiaries, does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between Busey and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). Busey may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contact with any Busey associate is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any associates of Busey with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Busey respectfully requests no ph