Mortgage Loan Officer - Maryland

Firstrust Bank•Towson, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As one of the region’s foremost community banking institutions, Firstrust Bank takes pride in fostering leadership. For employees, this means great benefits, performance-based pay, a meaningful role, and resources to help their success. The objective of this role is to originate residential mortgage loans in accordance with the guidelines of Firstrust Bank and/or its investors. The Mortgage Loan Officer will follow through from the origination process through and after loan closing to ensure customer satisfaction. The position is challenged to meet loan production goals, while ensuring the quality standards and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Two plus years of retail, residential mortgage sales experience
Documented residential mortgage loan origination volume in the past 12 months of $10 million
A complete understanding of residential lending from origination through closing/delivery
Previous experience on a mortgage loan origination system
Established relationships with local referral networks
Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively explain programs, loan terms and features, policies and benefits to customers
In-depth understanding and knowledge of the mortgage lending process and applicable regulatory requirements
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated PC/computer skills with a solid understanding of MS office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Originates quality mortgage loans in accordance with the required goals as established by Firstrust Bank.
Accurately completes all required application documents in accordance with the guidelines of Firstrust Bank and/or its investors.
Requests necessary documentation from borrowers to insure loans conform to the guidelines and program requirements.
Submits complete mortgage applications to the lending department for processing in a timely fashion.
Ensures all loans are processed and closed in a timely, accurate, and quality manner in order to establish and maintain total customer satisfaction.
Actively solicits mortgage loan business from external loan sources such realtors, builders, financial advisors, accountants, etc.
Actively solicits mortgage loan business from internal loan sources such as Relationship Managers and Business Development Officers.
Exhibits and shows support of both the Mission and Core Values of Firstrust Bank.
Ensures daily compliance with all federal (Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Section 404) and state regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President of Mortgage Lending and the Vice President of Mortgage Lending.