Residential Mortgage Originator

Institution for Savings•Newburyport, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Residential Mortgage Originator to join the Institution for Savings lending team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating residential mortgage loans through proactive business development, community engagement and exceptional customer service. This position is in-person working at one of the Bank’s offices on the North Shore. The originator will be responsible for spending time outside the Bank to generate loan applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of five years demonstrated successful work-related experience in all aspects of residential lending including secondary market.
Fluent in Spanish with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Effective interviewing and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills and proven problem-solving ability.
Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently. Utilizes strong organization skills to perform and prioritize a high volume of tasks simultaneously.
Consistently achieves goals and meets strict deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to context, substance and detail.
Embraces the team-oriented culture and works collaboratively across the Bank to support the Bank’s strategic growth plans.
NMLS registration required
Valid driver’s licenses and willingness to travel locally for meetings, events, etc.
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word experience required.
Valid driver’s licenses and willingness to travel locally for meetings, events, etc.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Encompass and Jack Henry software preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Request property appraisals, applicant credit reports, background checks, reference checks, and other information pertinent to loan applicant’s evaluation.
Analyze applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loans and/or submits applications to credit analyst for verification and recommendations.
Corresponds with or interviews applicants or creditors to resolve questions regarding applicant information.
Compile loan packages and facilitate negotiations with applicants pursuant to Bank standards, including fees, loan repayment options and other credit terms.
Ensures loan agreements are complete and accurate according to policy.
Assures timely loan closing and funding activities.
Promotes and cross-sells other bank products and services as appropriate to customer.