Outside Mortgage Originator – Residential Lending

Columbia Bank; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced mortgage loan originator to originate self-generated residential loans by building relationships with real estate professionals and partners. You will develop and execute business plans to meet monthly production goals and ensure accurate disclosures.

The role requires knowledge of home lending processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage loans from application to funding while complying with bank policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of self-generated mortgage origination/sales experience.
• Knowledge of home lending processes including processing, underwriting, closing and funding.
• Ability to develop sustainable referral sources and leads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate self-generated residential mortgages; develop relationships with real estate professionals and partners.
• Execute business development and marketing plans to meet production standards.
• Interview borrowers, analyze financials, and determine financing objectives to prepare disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage loan files through processing, underwriting, closing, and post-closing stages.

Skills

Mortgage origination

Sales development

Customer relationship management

Regulatory compliance

MLO registration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

MLO training or coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced mortgage loan originator to originate self-generated residential loans by building relationships with real estate professionals and partners. You will develop and execute business plans to meet monthly production goals and ensure accurate disclosures.

The role requires knowledge of home lending processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage loans from application to funding while complying with bank policies and regulations.