Mortgage Loan Officer / Originator

Tri City National Bank • Oak Creek, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Invest In You! Tri City National Bank is not just a bank; it's your community banking partner, deeply committed to prioritizing customers, building strong relationships, and fostering a sense of belonging. Our team-oriented environment offers exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth, celebrating success, and providing excellent benefits along the way. We believe in unparalleled customer service and the right banking solutions to help fulfill financial dreams and contribute to community growth. This position is for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator with a proven sales background. Tri City National Bank offers a competitive salary and variable compensation based on production. The Bank provides a full suite of mortgage products, including Conventional, FHLBC, FHA, VA, WHEDA, Portfolio ARMs, Single Close Construction, HELOC, HELOAN, ARM, and Bridge loans. The Mortgage Loan Originator will have opportunities to generate business through both bank-provided referrals and established external referral sources. Success in this role requires strong networking, relationship-building, and customer management skills. As a full-service community bank offering a broad range of retail and commercial banking products, Tri City National Bank seeks individuals who work collaboratively across departments to support company growth and meet customers' financial needs. This role serves as a trusted relationship manager throughout the customer lifecycle.

Requirements

• Two to four years of successful mortgage loan origination experience
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, productivity, flexibility, and professionalism while working with customers.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Established referral network, including Realtors, Financial Planners, Builders, and related professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with mortgage loan origination systems; Mortgagebot experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current lending regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain rates and terms, evaluate credit requests, recommend appropriate mortgage products, and counsel applicants on options to improve future approval opportunities.
• Strong understanding of Conventional, FHA, VA, and WHEDA mortgage programs, including processing, documentation, underwriting, and closing requirements.
• Working knowledge of CFPB Qualified Mortgage and Ability-to-Repay guidelines.
• Active NMLS license in good standing and transferable to Tri City National Bank.

Nice To Haves

• Mortgagebot experience preferred
• Passion for sales and marketing with a high level of energy and initiative.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Demonstrated success in mortgage sales.
• Strong knowledge of banking products and services.
• Understanding of the evolving mortgage industry and digital lending environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of mortgage customers while ensuring timely loan closings.
• Perform all loan origination activities in compliance with applicable regulations and Bank policies and procedures; maintain current knowledge of industry and regulatory changes.
• Guide customers through the entire loan process, from application and analysis through closing, while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Establish clear customer expectations and provide timely status updates to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Develop and execute a business plan with defined marketing activities and production goals; periodically evaluate and adjust as needed.
• Develop new client and referral relationships while maintaining existing partnerships.
• Build effective working relationships within assigned branches, the mortgage department, and other areas of the Bank.
• Collaborate with management to develop loan solutions, products, and services.
• Report any process or procedure that does not meet regulatory requirements, including suspected or confirmed fraud, to management.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Up to 20 hours of paid vacation after 6 months
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree