Mortgage Careers – All Levels

Midland States BankRockford, IL
$48,500Hybrid

About The Position

At Midland States Bank, we are growing our mortgage team across the region and have opportunities for individuals at all levels of their mortgage career. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to help customers achieve homeownership, build strong referral relationships, and grow their careers within a collaborative, community-focused bank. Join us to help shape the future of mortgage lending in your market. This role is an individual contributor focused on developing relationships and soliciting business from referral partners such as realtors, builders, bank colleagues, attorneys, and CPAs. The primary responsibilities include collecting and analyzing a prospect's income, assets, and liabilities to advise them on the most appropriate mortgage products and other financial services to meet their needs.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain NMLS State License or Federal NMLS Registration.
  • 1+ years’ experience in real estate and/or mortgage.
  • Strong entrepreneurial and business development/sales experience/skills.
  • Knowledge of FHA, FNMA and FHLMS underwriting guidelines.
  • Knowledge of mortgage compliance regulations.
  • Business acumen and judgment - bank mortgage products, policies, and procedures.
  • Needs analysis skills - analyzing information regarding customer income/debts, etc.
  • Interpersonal/Persuasive/Influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Business insight
  • Drives results
  • Makes sound decisions
  • Being a brand champion
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates effectively
  • Customer focus
  • Being Authentic
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Self development
  • Being flexible and adaptable

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the sales and origination of family residential loans within predetermined guidelines and rates set forth by the Bank and its investors.
  • Responds to customer's residential mortgage needs by analyzing their financial profile and identifying the appropriate mortgage program for them.
  • Follows-up with applicants and secures the necessary information to process and underwrite the loan; conducting site visits if needed.
  • Provides assistance to help potential borrowers successfully qualify for financing.
  • Consistently achieves volume and/or unit production targets.
  • Works cooperatively and constructively with a wide variety of people, cross-functional teams, community-based organizations, title companies and referral partners.
  • Actively cross-sells bank products where applicable.
  • Projects a positive attitude and act with integrity at all times.
  • Deliver “best-in-class” customer service.
  • Provides support at bank sponsored events.
  • Must adhere to pertinent state and federal laws and regulations, Company’s Compliance Policy and external compliance requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Well-being benefits
  • Paid family leave
  • Generous paid time off
  • Banking perks
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan (may include)
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