Mortgage Loan Originator (Texas)

Eastman Credit Union•Decatur, IL

21h

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. Efficiently analyze loan applications, credit, and financial data to determine the creditworthiness of borrowers. This role ensures compliance with lending policies, mitigates financial risks, and supports the approval or denial of consumer loan applications while maintaining high levels of accuracy and service excellence. 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.

Requirements

Mortgage Loan Originator

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills
Leadership ability
Self-awareness
Flexibility
Integrity
Loyalty
Dedication

Responsibilities

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. Including but not limited to: Regulation Z, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), Regulation X, Regulation B – Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 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. (ECU offers a variety of loan products including: FNMA, VA, FHA and USDA products. ECU also provides a wide variety of specialty products, First Time Home Buyer, Purchase Plus, Construction, Select, Home Equity/Home Equity Line of Credit and Choice Loans to name a few.)
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