New Market Mortgage Loan Originator

U.S. Bank • Mason City, IA

13h • Remote

About The Position

Originates mortgage loans in an assigned metropolitan territory. Takes applications, conducts preliminary underwriting reviews, submits loan applications to processing and underwriting for approval. Follows-up to ensure that documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing are secured in a timely manner from appropriate sources. Incumbents are customarily and regularly engaged in making and soliciting loan sales and conducting sales-related activities away from U.S. Bank locations. Incumbents are expected to spend at least 50% of their time conducting their activities away from U.S. Bank locations. This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z. You will be subject to the required registration process, which includes a criminal background and credit check. Failure to meet or maintain any of the NMLS registration requirements, including maintaining a satisfactory criminal and credit record, may result in a rescission of your offer or termination of employment. This position also requires 2 or more hours of driving per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of mortgage, sales, real estate, or banking experience
• Ability to travel
• National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z.
• Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• Well-developed sales ability
• Basic knowledge of pricing and underwriting requirements of various mortgage insurance companies
• Working knowledge of underwriting requirements for FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, local bonding programs, and private investors
• Basic knowledge of local, state and national laws (e.g. zoning ordinances, Truth-in Lending, RESPA, energy audit requirements, etc.)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Established referral base within assigned market preferred
• 2 years of mortgage loan origination experience with proven results

Responsibilities

• Originates mortgage loans in an assigned metropolitan territory.
• Takes applications, conducts preliminary underwriting reviews, submits loan applications to processing and underwriting for approval.
• Follows-up to ensure that documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing are secured in a timely manner from appropriate sources.
• Conducts sales-related activities away from U.S. Bank locations.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees