Consumer Direct Loan Originator

This position must be onsite at one of the following Huntington office locations:
Gateway in Columbus, OH, Akron Operations Center in Akron, OH, Detroit Tower in Detroit, MI, Flint West in Flint, MI, Bloomfield Hills, MI, or Covington Main in Covington, KY.

As a Consumer Direct Loan Originator, you are more than just a financial resource for our existing customers; you are their partner in creating a brighter future. You will work in a fast‑paced, exciting corporate environment selling Consumer Lending and Financial products while providing sound financial advice based on a full understanding of the needs of our customers. You will also work cooperatively with other channels throughout the organization as you sell or refer the full spectrum of banking products and services Huntington has to offer.

We are looking for candidates with the natural ability to self‑monitor, stay on task, execute and follow a structured regimen with little supervision.

• Drive consumer lending origination and strengthen existing customer relationships through proactive, phone‑based sales activities.
• Initiate outbound calls across multiple lead sources to introduce and originate Huntington products and services.
• Receive inbound consumer lending sales intent calls and determine the right fit lending product solutions for existing and new customers.
• Clearly communicate the value of Huntington’s financial solutions and provide qualified referrals to specialized partners—such as Insurance and Mortgage—using available tools and technology.
• Apply effective questioning strategies to uncover customer needs, align solutions, and recommend suitable Huntington financial products and services.
• Consistently achieve an average of 80+ daily contact attempts through the leads management system.
• Demonstrate high energy, initiative, and a strong commitment to meeting departmental production goals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Huntington products, services, systems, technology, and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all quality, risk, and regulatory standards; support short‑term inbound call coverage or additional outbound calling initiatives as needed.
• Follow a disciplined and structured approach to outbound calling to meet productivity expectations.
• Effectively manage sales pipelines and monitor progress through established tracking tools.
• Complete accurate, thorough, and compliant loan applications.
• Adhere to all Quality, Risk, Policy & Procedures, Learning Updates, and System requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of Financial Sales Experience required.

• Branch Personal Bankers highly preferred.
• 1 Year Consumer Lending experience—sales, retail branch, or consumer loan origination highly preferred.
• Related financial product experience beneficial.
• College or evidence of advanced education considered a plus.
• Outbound call experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication.
• Comfortable with or enjoys outbound approach.
• Must have a disciplined approach to time management.
• Ability to work autonomously, yet as a team when needed and be a fit for the culture.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F‑1 students, H‑1B professionals, O‑1 workers, TN workers, E‑3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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