Mortgage Loan Originator - Tennessee

Eastman Credit Union•Kingsport, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

Eastman Credit Union is now hiring a Mortgage Loan Originator! Our ideal candidate will conduct themselves in a way that reflects our high standards of professionalism and customer service. These standards include excellent communication skills, leadership ability, self-awareness, and flexibility. We search for candidates that reflect integrity, loyalty, and dedication in everything they do. Eastman Credit Union offers competitive pay and benefits, promotional opportunities, and a culture that is hard to beat! We have high expectations for performance and want employees who can rise to the challenge.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Leadership ability
  • Self-awareness
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity
  • Loyalty
  • Dedication
  • Maintain working knowledge of mortgage regulatory compliance. Including but not limited to: Regulation Z – High-Cost Mortgages Higher Priced Mortgages Periodic Statement Requirements Adjustable-rate Disclosures and Requirements Ability to Repay Right of Rescission, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), Regulation X Timely Escrow Payments and Treatment of Escrow Balances Error Resolution Procedures Requests for Information Force Placed Insurance Homeownership Counseling, Regulation B – Equal Credit Opportunity Act Adverse Action Appraisal Delivery, Qualified Mortgages, TILA RESPA, Fair Credit Reporting Act/FACTA, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Right to Financial Privacy Act, Flood Insurance Notification
  • Maintain expert knowledge of systems used in the mortgage process
  • Maintain expert knowledge of ECU Mortgage products and services.
  • Discuss loan pricing and lock options
  • Gather application data such as income, assets, sales contract, etc.
  • Communicate clearly with members, realtors, mortgage staff, and any others associated with the loan application and loan process.
  • Enter personal and financial information in loan origination system and analyze applicant financial status to determine feasibility of granting loan.
  • Send application for denial or submit application to Disclosure Desk /Processing
  • Maintain expert knowledge of the denial process, HMDA reporting, FACT Act Disclosure, Statement of Denial, etc.
  • Review loan application and pertinent disclosures (loan estimate, closing disclosure, etc.) with applicants.
  • Compile loan package and discusses loan terms with applicant in accordance with ECU guidelines and policies.
  • Deliver loan package to Disclosure Desk in a timely manner (within 1 day of application).
  • Confer with underwriter/processing to aid in resolving mortgage underwriting compliance.
  • Assist members/realtors with inquiries and information requests.
  • Inform loan applicant of credit decision.
  • Manages pipeline to insure timely loan processing and closing.
  • Promote and cross-service other ECU products and services as appropriate to member needs.
  • Continuing education – seminars and on-line training to stay abreast of changes in the mortgage lending industry.
  • Team player. Ability to work well with all areas within mortgage department and ECU.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attendance and punctuality practices.
  • Identify and manage risks within the department.

Responsibilities

  • Interview applicants applying for mortgage and home equity loans and examines, evaluates and recommends approval of member applications for residential real estate loans.
  • Keep everyone involved in the loan process updated and informed of the progress of the loan.
  • Interview prospective borrowers, determine borrowers’ financial goals, and present appropriate ECU product options so the member can make an informed decision.
  • Maintain working knowledge of mortgage regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of systems used in the mortgage process.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of ECU Mortgage products and services.
  • Discuss loan pricing and lock options.
  • Gather application data such as income, assets, sales contract, etc.
  • Communicate clearly with members, realtors, mortgage staff, and any others associated with the loan application and loan process.
  • Enter personal and financial information in loan origination system and analyze applicant financial status to determine feasibility of granting loan.
  • Send application for denial or submit application to Disclosure Desk /Processing.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of the denial process, HMDA reporting, FACT Act Disclosure, Statement of Denial, etc.
  • Review loan application and pertinent disclosures (loan estimate, closing disclosure, etc.) with applicants.
  • Compile loan package and discusses loan terms with applicant in accordance with ECU guidelines and policies.
  • Deliver loan package to Disclosure Desk in a timely manner (within 1 day of application).
  • Confer with underwriter/processing to aid in resolving mortgage underwriting compliance.
  • Assist members/realtors with inquiries and information requests.
  • Inform loan applicant of credit decision.
  • Manages pipeline to insure timely loan processing and closing.
  • Promote and cross-service other ECU products and services as appropriate to member needs.
  • Continuing education – seminars and on-line training to stay abreast of changes in the mortgage lending industry.
  • Team player. Ability to work well with all areas within mortgage department and ECU.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attendance and punctuality practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Identify and manage risks within the department.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Benefits
  • Promotional opportunities
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