Mortgage Loan Originator

First Financial Bank • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

As a First Financial Bank (FFB) Mortgage Loan Originator, you will originate mortgage loans sourced through your established referral partners, our retail banking branches, internal departments, and marketing efforts to builders, realtors, and other referral sources. The position will be required to self-source mortgage leads, convert into applications, present personalized mortgage products and solutions to potential customers, produce required disclosures, procure intent to proceed, collect borrower documents needed to satisfy loan conditions, and work with internal departments to ensure a superior customer experience and timely loan closing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience originating residential mortgages, 4 years preferred.
• Must have existing referral network established to provide mortgage leads.
• Must have prior experience using loan originating software and MS Office products.
• Strong product knowledge and underwriting requirements for Conventional and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) mortgage programs.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have or ability to obtain Mortgage Loan Originator License with NMLS.
• Must be trained in all areas of mortgage lending.
• Must maintain employer and industry required continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Consistently achieves monthly loan production volume as specified in the MLO Agreement.
• Generates new business to assist in meeting established profitability goals.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining business plan for growth of this business area.
• Networks with assigned bank branches, internal departments, employees, local organizations/businesses, realtors, builders, and other referral sources to generate mortgage leads.
• Evaluates needs of potential customers and offers appropriate mortgage products and services, or provides referral to appropriate specialist within the Bank.
• Prepares and compiles mortgage application and information for processing of mortgage loan applications generated.
• Ensures completeness of loan documentation.
• Oversees timely closing and funding of loans.
• Provides ongoing relationship servicing with current mortgage customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
• Responds to mortgage inquiries and requests regarding accounts from assigned branches.
• Promotes and cross-sells other bank products and services as appropriate to customer requirements.
• Provides data to support marketing and sales promotion programs.
• Works directly with sales manager to assist with CRA loan initiatives in local market.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility for all roles except Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.
• Relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of associates' holistic wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree