Mortgage Banker Outside Sales

Ameris Bank•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for sales efforts to originate and close mortgage loans. As a result of these sales efforts, on a weekly basis Mortgage Loan Originators are engaged away from company and home offices, engaging in direct sales activities with clients and developing referral sources with individual borrowers, real estate brokers, builders, developers, branches and other referral sources in an effort to proactively solicit business and generate leads for mortgage financing requirements to customers. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience using mortgage origination applications.
Effective utilization of a contact management system.
Knowledge of mortgage products/servicing, operations, and current market trends.
Proven mortgage production of $5 million over the past year.
Proven success in establishing referral relationships.
Minimum 1 year of Mortgage experience.
Minimum 1 year of Customer Service experience.
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain an active Ameris Bank sponsored Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) number in compliance with the federal S.A.F.E Act requirements.
Establish and maintain all client relationships with realtors, builders, developers, branches and other referral agents on an on-going basis.
Contact in person or by phone potential or existing customers to develop new business or retain existing business.
Counsel customers on all products the customer is eligible to obtain ensuring the product chosen best fits their financial needs without steering a customer to any particular product.
Assist customers with completing the loan application, provide/explain required initial documentation and disclosures according to the required timelines, and submit loan applications within required timelines.
Oversee loan process by monitoring loan status and ensuring conformity with terms.
Communicate to loan processors regarding coordination of workflow and files in process and assist in collecting additional documents and communicating loan status to all parties in a timely manner.
Adhere to established minimum fees and product pricing structure.
Network through industry related functions, professional, business and community organizations and activities to promote and market loan products on a monthly basis.
Attend all purchase loan closing transactions on behalf of Ameris Bank Mortgage as required.
Communicate with branch manager on a regular basis to update them on sales call efforts.
Meet regularly with loan processor to review pipeline report for accuracy and status.
Work with branch managers and other sales personnel to support bank cross-selling opportunities and other initiatives.
Keep informed on all Ameris Bank Mortgage loan programs and adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements.
Meet and exceed the minimum production standards as detailed in the compensation agreement.
Attend all required meetings.
Complete all required training.
Adhere to work schedule as designated by manager.
Practices ethical sales behaviors in accordance with Ameris' core values of Integrity and Honesty; always acts in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services.