Mortgage Loan Originator

Hancock Whitney Bank•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2 years of sales experience required
2 + years of Mortgage origination experience is preferred
This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008. As such, upon active employment you will be required to either register on NMLS or re-register and move your previous registration. Your continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful registration immediately after your start date and annual renewal of your registration thereafter. In addition, information obtained during the registration process may impact your employment.
Knowledge of all Mortgage laws, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. on a federal, relevant state, local and bank-wide basis
Ability to learn or knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Ability to learn or knowledge of Outlook email program
Excellent communication, analytical, customer service and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel
Strong presentation skills
Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Provides expert mortgage advice to potential borrowers
Stays current with Bank's underwriting policy; Investor guidelines; Applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and Changes in other aspects of the mortgage industry
Develops and maintains referral networks of Bank associates and external referral sources such as Realtors, Builders, friends, family and others in the community
Manages a clean pipeline of loans in process coordinating with Processors, Underwriters and Closers on a daily basis
Delivers all compliance documents and disclosures in a timely manner
Takes a very complete application and collects all required documentation (such as income tax return, bank account number, purchase agreement, and property description, etc.) for verification.
Prepares the borrower(s) for the process and keeps ALL of the parties involves in the process, up to date on all important developments and current status of application
Informs applicant of closing costs such as appraisal, credit report, and notary fees
Coordinates the closing with the borrower(s), closing agents, Realtors and others involved in the transaction
Interviews loan applicants to document income, debt, and credit history
Determines if applicant meets establishment standards for further consideration
Answers applicant's questions and asks for signature on information authorization forms
Submits application forms to Mortgage Loan Processor for verification of application information
Calls applicant or other persons to resolve discrepancies, such as credit report showing late payment history
Informs applicant of loan denial or acceptance
Keeps Bank associates up to date on changes in the industry and works as a team member with the other lines of business
Keeps all compliance requirements up to date and maintains a working knowledge of the products and services provided by the other lines of business and Bank affiliates
Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act