Mortgage Loan Officer - Banking

Mortgage Loan Originator

Department:  Mortgage Services

Reports To:

Assistant Vice President Mortgage Services

FLSA:  Exempt

Date last updated : 04/01/2024

Summary  Responsible for the timely, courteous, and confidential processing, closing, underwriting, and shipping of all types of mortgage loans for members by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Interviews mortgage loan applicants and analyzes the information received to recommend the correct product for the applicant.

Submit the mortgage loan application to an automated underwriting system for approval. Document the loan file with accurate information and comply with all underwriting requirements as stated on the automated underwriting decision sheet.

Prepares directions for the Loan processor pertaining to the information that will be required to perfect the mortgage loan sale to the secondary market.

Communicates to the applicant, real estate agent, etc. the status of the mortgage application.

Develops and promotes good public relations within the Real Estate community and with the member base of the Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union, etc.

Reviews the completed file to assure that all mortgage processing functions are completed before and after closing for proper documentation and salability of the loan to the secondary market. Perfects the loan documentation for purchases for any loans which are suspended.

Keeps updated and current on all mortgage products, procedures, and policies.

Makes recommendations of needs for review or changes of policies and procedures relating to the mortgage lending process to the AVP Mortgage Services.

Is knowledgeable about all products available at the Credit Union and actively cross sells products to qualified members.

Assists the Marketing Department in the promotion and development of mortgage related products.

Assists in the collection of payments for all in-house mortgages which the loan officer originates.

Supervisory Responsibilities  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Credibility
- Provides reliable and accurate information, offers fully researched recommendations, instills customer confidence, supports organizational values and policies, takes responsibility for own actions and mistakes. Job Knowledge/Job Fit
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, Displays understanding of how job relates to others, Uses resources effectively. Conflict Resolution
- Encourages open communications, confronts difficult situations, maintains objectivity, keeps emotions under control, uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Community Relations
- Participates within the community, takes leadership role in external activities, presents favorable image of organization, uses community involvement to increase business. Achievement Focus
- Sets and achieves clear and challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standard of excellence, Recognizes and acts on opportunities, takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Self-Management
- Regulates impact of own emotions upon others, remains focused and resilient under stress, accepts criticism, and recovers quickly from setbacks, Projects realistic self-confidence in abilities. Loan Portfolio Maintenance
- Identifies qualified prospects, assesses credit risks, presents credit alternatives, keeps current with rules and regulations, maintains portfolio mix and Achieves loan results. Sales and Service (INSPIRE SALES and SERVICE) - Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult/emotional member situations, meets commitments, focuses on & responds promptly to member needs, solicits member feedback to improve service, explains financial concepts clearly, explains product features & benefits, recommends products to members, and overcomes objections.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an…