Senior Mortgage Loan Originator

MedStar Health; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Senior Mortgage Loan Originator to manage residential mortgage applications. In this role, you will be responsible for developing referral relationships, training junior staff, and ensuring high customer service standards. This position is ideal for someone with a solid origination background looking to enhance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of origination experience preferred.
• Proven track record of exceptional performance.
• Knowledge of residential mortgage processing and federal lending regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing.
• Develop referral relationships and maintain client communication.
• Train and educate Mortgage Loan Advisors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Sales technique

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four-year college degree preferred

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Performs a wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgage loans. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales and One Bank partnership objectives. Assumes overall responsibility for the residential
mortgage loan from application to closing. Works in conjunction with sales leadership to develop assigned Mortgage Loan Consultant while educating said Mortgage Loan Consultant on all aspects of the mortgage loan business. (Senior MLO must be aligned with Mortgage Loan Consultant to have Senior designation.).

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies andprocedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviorsdrive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing,

managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop sustainable and consistent referral relationships (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).

• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures,available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines. Completes all required training on time.

• Works with senior leadership to develop coach and train assigned Mortgage Loan Advisor on behaviors and activities required to development and sustain internal and external referral sources.

• Works with senior leadership to educate Mortgage Loan Advisor on all aspects and components of the mortgage loan originator position.

• This would include, but not limited to, agency and portfolio guidelines, processing, underwriting, closing, and pricing procedures.

• Work with senior leadership to help Mortgage Loan Advisor master skillset required to facilitate the loan from origination through closing.

• Follow defined protocol for escalation exceptions.

• Take applications by completing URLA on laptop.

• Utilize available technology and support for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, origination of loan files and uploading of files to operations to the fullest.

• Collect appropriate documentation from applicant(s) and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.

• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.

• Communicate with branches and/or applicants of providing timely updates and status reports.

• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant's and Fifth Third expectations.

• Attend and participate in all Mortgage and Consumer Lending sales meetings, calls and training as required by management.

• Collect application fees on loan applications per policy.

• Participate in One Bank making appropriate referrals to other lines of business.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory. Four-year college degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of origination experience at Fifth Third, or similar institution preferred.

• Top25% in closed loan production or units in the prior calendar year preferred in addition to a proven track record of exceptional performance such as top tier score-card performance.

• Consistently demonstratesadvanced proficiency and adoption of Total Expert and other origination/lead generation systems.

• Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.

• Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.

• Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills with a passion for helping to develop and train entry level talent

• Proven computer skills.

• Basic sales technique skills.

• Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment.

• This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System

• (NMLS). The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registrationrequired for employment in this position.

Senior Mortgage Loan OriginatorCompensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentives are combined with either a base salary or a draw, resulting in total cash compensation. More information can be obtained upon request.LOCATION -- Virtual, Illinois 00000

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.