Residential and Consumer Lender

First National Bank•Bellevue, OH

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About The Position

Join a Legacy. Build the Future. Now hiring: Residential/Consumer Lender, Full Time For 150 years, at First National Bank, we’ve helped our neighbors open doors – both literally and figuratively. As a trusted name in community banking, we’re not just celebrating a milestone – we’re investing in the next generation of lenders who will carry our values forward. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families find financial solutions for their biggest dreams, and you’re ready to join a team where tradition meets innovation, we’d love to meet you! Bring your lending expertise to a place where relationships matter and where your work shapes lives for the better. Help us write the next chapter of our story, because after 150 years, we’re just getting started. Position Overview: Reports to the Chief Lending Officer. Servicing the counties in the communities we service (Erie, Huron, Ottawa and Sandusky). Originates residential and consumer loans in a community banking environment. Counsels customers, takes applications, conducts preliminary underwriting reviews, and 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. Responsible for soliciting business and conducting sales-related activities outside of branch locations to meet specific loan volume origination goals. Performs wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential and consumer loans. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales and cross-selling objectives. Assumes overall responsibility for the residential/consumer loan from application to closing relating to customer service and compliance with all laws, regulations, and Bank policy and procedure.

Requirements

Two or more years of sales experience or 3 years of banking and/or previous Mortgage Loan Origination experience.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, visual and auditory skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, mathematics skills and word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communicative skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Underwriting requirements for FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, local bond programs and private investors
Local, state and national laws and lending regulations (e.g. zoning ordinances, Truth-in Lending, RESPA, (TRID) Rule
Knowledge of the Realtor/Builder segment of the Mortgage industry
Comprehensive, working knowledge of HELOC’s and Fixed Seconds
Comprehensive, working knowledge of all consumer loans
Knowledge of local Real Estate community
Candidates must be living with a one hour drive of Bellevue, OH.
Candidates will be required to come to Bellevue as needed (likely once a week for meetings).
This position will be considered flexible and may not have a permanent office.
This position requires a high degree of mobility.
May be subject to prolonged sitting/standing, frequent use of hands and upper body to manipulate/grasp objects/branch equipment, ability to communicate face to face and on the phone with clients, occasional bending and lifting from floor height, frequent forward reach, lifting of 1 – 15 lbs.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel by vehicle to customer locations/branches/meetings/seminars, and so forth.

Nice To Haves

A.B.S. or B.A. or B. S. degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Work with assigned branch office(s) to ensure awareness of residential and consumer loan products and policies.
Responsible for the overall performance of the bank’s residential and consumer loan portfolio and for developing new and maintaining existing business. Handle referrals from each branch office and provide appropriate follow-up feedback.
Maintain knowledge of First National Bank Company policies and procedures
Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, underwriting and general departmental guidelines, and changes in regulations as they occur from time-to-time.
Monitors residential loan repayment activities and takes necessary action to collect delinquent accounts.
Take residential applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 in mortgage origination software.
Take consumer applications by completing the standard consumer application in the consumer lending origination software.
Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
Develop and manage pipelines for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
Responsible for portfolio management
Communicate with branches and/or applicants by providing timely updates and progress reports.
Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant’s and support staff’s expectations.
Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required
Advising potential Borrowers regarding appropriate loan programs and processes
Participates in community affairs and organizations to increase the bank’s visibility and to enhance new business opportunities.
Creating and Executing a Business Development Plan
Initiating and maintaining contact with Realtors, Builders, and any potential referral source within assigned territory to inform them of loan products and other services offered by First National Bank.

Benefits

First National Bank offers benefits depending on your employment status.
For full-time employees we cover 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision premiums for employees enrolled at the individual (employee only) level.
We also offer, 401k with company match, Medical/Prescription coverage, HSA option, Life insurance options including company paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, PTO, tuition reimbursement, Wellness programs and potential for profit-sharing and bonuses.

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