Mortgage Loan Officer

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Howard Hanna Mortgage is seeking motivated Loan Originators to support its mission of providing top-level service to clients, colleagues, and communities. The role involves researching loan options and helping clients navigate the application, approval, and closing process in a timely and cost-effective manner. The affiliation with Howard Hanna Real Estate gives Loan Originators opportunities to build relationships and develop their business.

Requirements

• A mortgage banking license under DFI (Department of Financial Institutions) and NMLS.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pursue leads, manage a loan pipeline, follow up on missing information or documentation, and meet timelines.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with clients of all types.
• Thorough understanding of FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, USDA, and other conventional loans.
• Professional, approachable, empathetic, responsive, and positive demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Mortgage Loan Originator and/or Financial Sales Specialist.
• Verifiable sales track record.

Responsibilities

• Research loan options to identify suitable choices for clients.
• Help clients navigate the mortgage application, approval, and closing process.
• Build relationships with real estate agents and applicants to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Attend industry events to network, make contacts, and generate business leads.
• Host or attend promotional events to network and promote products to potential clients.
• Stay informed about local real estate market trends, current and predicted lending rates, and changes to mortgage rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Explain differences in approval requirements among mortgage types.
• Prepare and present lending packages based on client specifications.
• Assist clients with completing mortgage applications and inspect completed documents for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Manage the loan pipeline, follow up on missing data or documentation, and help ensure timelines are met.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, team members, agents, and business partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid vacation and PTO.
• Company-matched 401(k) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed