Mortgage Sales Leader: Build & Mentor Top Originators

US Bank; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Mortgage Sales Supervisor to lead a small team of Mortgage Loan Originators. You will oversee day-to-day origination activities, ensure timely document processing, and build referral relationships with real estate partners. You will also interview and develop talent to retain top performers.

The role requires knowledge of mortgage products, underwriting standards, and applicable laws, with a strong focus on customer service and accurate financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of mortgage sales experience.
• Demonstrated new business development and relationship management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of mortgage products/services, operations, and current market trends.
• Basic knowledge of pricing and underwriting requirements of various mortgage insurance companies.
• Working knowledge of underwriting requirements for FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, local bonding programs, and private investors.
• Familiarity with local, state and national laws (e.g. RESPA).
• Well-developed customer service/relations skills.
• Strong attention to detail orientation and ability to analyze financial information.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities related to loan origination for a small team of Mortgage Loan Originators.
• Ensure documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing are secured in a timely manner.
• Establish referral source relationships with real estate brokers, builders, and other external sources.
• Interview and recruit new talent and proactively retain employees through development and engagement.

Skills

New business development

Relationship management

Sales strategies

Mortgage products/services knowledge

Underwriting requirements knowledge

Fannie/Freddie/FHA/VA underwriting

Mortgage laws knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Mortgage Sales Supervisor to lead a small team of Mortgage Loan Originators. You will oversee day-to-day origination activities, ensure timely document processing, and build referral relationships with real estate partners. You will also interview and develop talent to retain top performers.

The role requires knowledge of mortgage products, underwriting standards, and applicable laws, with a strong focus on customer service and accurate financial analysis.