Mortgage Loan Officer

Hanscom Federal Credit Union • Littleton, MA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

It’s an exciting time to be at Hanscom Federal Credit Union! As a member of our Mortgage Sales Department, you will join a dynamic team of purpose-driven individuals committed to delivering exceptional service to our members. Hanscom Federal Credit Union operates with a members-first philosophy, prioritizing their needs in all business decisions. The company values integrity, teamwork, innovation, and empathy, striving to do what's best for members and the company, fostering collaboration, identifying new ideas for positive change, and understanding diverse perspectives. The organization is committed to fostering career growth and development, aiming to develop skills aligned with business needs and help employees progress in their careers. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, detail-oriented, intuitive person capable of developing relationships, building rapport, and becoming a trusted team member. They should provide a high level of service, possess strong organization and multi-tasking skills, and seek a rewarding career where they are valued and respected.

Requirements

• Strong desire to work in a purpose driven organization
• Must have 5 – 8 years of verifiable, successful expertise in Real Estate Loan origination (or applicable sales related experience) with a working knowledge of all state and federal (Fannie Mae and VA guidelines) mortgage regulations.
• A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school equivalent to approximately 64 credit hours.
• Must become registered as a Hanscom Federal Credit Union Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information over the telephone and in person.
• Exemplary public speaking skills similarly required.
• Willingness to work hours outside of the typical “9am to 5pm” week, including weekends, as responsibilities require.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and solicit residential first mortgage and HELOC loan business through effective relationships with real estate agents, community organizations (such as local Chamber of Commerce and Board of Realtors) and other referral sources (such as financial planners, attorneys, builders) to promote awareness of HFCU’s products and services. Represent the credit union in a professional manner and provide quality service to current and potential members.
• Guide new and existing members, including first-time homebuyers, through the application process. Conduct person to person interviews with members who request an appointment for a mortgage loan or HELOC, and complete the application for the member during the interview. Counsel applicants on credit, affordability and conducts pre-qualification analysis. Explain rate, terms, payment amounts and closing costs to the member. On a timely basis, respond to member e-mail and telephone inquiries requesting information on products, services, and problem resolution.
• Develop and present real estate financing related seminars and workshops at branch and other locations. Follow up with interested parties for pre-qualification, general mortgage counselling and score enhancement when appropriate.
• Actively manage individual loan pipeline and provide consistent and timely follow up to members to ensure minimum turnaround time and enhance the members’ experience. Provide activity reports to the SVP, Residential Loan Sales as requested or required.
• Complete all necessary loan data in relevant POS & LOS systems as required, meet all compliance deadlines and requirements and work with Residential Loan Operations staff to achieve a timely and efficient approval and closing process.
• Cross-sell all HFCU products and services where possible.
• Keep informed of trends and developments in the real estate loan market and make recommendations to improve products, services, policies and procedures.
• Perform such other duties and functions as requested or required from time to time

Benefits

• $40K+/annual base salary which includes an initial 4 month guaranteed draw period; exact commission schedule to be discussed upon offer
• A full-time, permanent position that will reward you through a competitive commission program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401(k), Student Loan Paydown, and paid Sick and Vacation time benefits.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule environment.
• A collaborative work environment where you’ll work closely with: Licensed Relationship Managers and Branch Managers who provide high-quality referrals. Certified financial wellness coaching staff to support your member strategies. The entire retail banking team and branch network, giving you a strong foundation for member acquisition and relationship building.
• We are committed to fostering career growth and development – when you join our organization it’s not just a job. We look to develop your skills aligned to our business needs and help you progress in your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees