Mortgage Originator - Augusta, GA

Vallant Bank•Augusta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mortgage Originator is responsible for originating and processing mortgage loans and supporting all aspects of mortgage department production. The employee will support the bank's strategic goals, vision, mission, core values, service standards and service philosophy in actions, words and deeds.

Requirements

High school diploma, College preferred
Mortgage originator experience or related sales experience
Must have a basic knowledge of the bank's products and services.
Must have a willingness to serve.
Must be able to function efficiently in a network environment and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Must be able to function efficiently on a general business level of math, possess general accounting knowledge (i.e. debits, credits, and an understanding of the bank's account reconciliations).
Project a professional image by adhering to guidelines in the employee handbook.
Must be able to collect, research, and analyze information skillfully.
Must be a self-starter, a creative thinker, flexible, eager, nurturing, open to change and exhibit good judgment.
Must be a leader by example, attentive to detail, work well with others and responsive to supervisory guidance.
Must be able to identify and interpret trends in financial data.
Must have a working knowledge of compliance guidelines for the bank and the industry.
Must know loan documentation necessary for mortgage lending.
Must have knowledge of the following lending regulations: Regulation B: Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Regulation C: Home Mortgage Disclosure, Regulation Z: Truth in Lending, HMDA, RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures, Bank Secrecy
Must know how to read financial statements. This includes the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and cash flow statement.
Broad, general knowledge of insurance products
Must understand loan and commitment letters.
Must understand the appropriate loan documentation as related to all mortgage loans: FHA, Other as required to meet departmental needs

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Caylex Software.

Responsibilities

Originating and processing mortgage loans
Supporting all aspects of mortgage department production
Supporting the bank's strategic goals, vision, mission, core values, service standards and service philosophy in actions, words and deeds.
Prospecting for new clients
Obtaining appointments by telephone and in person
Conducting interviews with prospects and clients
Analyzing information to narrow the product selection process
Choosing the product(s) to recommend
Closing (facilitating action steps to complete buying transactions)
Post-sale follow up
Asking for referrals
Tracking new business through completion and payment to the bank
Initiating communications with vendors on behalf of clients
Document and maintain records of all transactions and communications with clients
Keeping records of sales results