Mortgage Loan Officer

Job Description

At Regions, the Mortgage Loan Officer directs origination of residential mortgage loans from a borrower through a branch network.

• Completes mortgage applications for submission to the loan processing and underwriting departments
• Evaluates loan requests, analyzes financial data, and determines qualification of collateral and customer credit history
• Maintains contact with loan customer, communicating progress and obtaining required documentation
• Structures loan to comply with acceptable lending practices and Federal regulations
• Establishes detailed marketing/business plan including names of potential and existing loan customers, realtors, builders, developers, etc and frequency of contact
• Answers customer calls and walk‑in customers to discuss loan products and qualification information
• Makes sales calls on potential or existing customers as established in Regions marketing plan to develop new business or retain existing business
• Cross‑sells other bank products and services
• Reads surveys and appraisals, and takes necessary steps to correct encroachments and violations
• May participate in networking through professional, business and community organizations and activities to promote loan products

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is a commission‑based job. Associates in the role have historically earned total compensation averaging $20,000 – $100,000+ per year. Actual compensation will vary based on associate’s location, performance, and production.

This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS).

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of mortgage lending experience with proven mortgage production
• Abundant mortgage experience in developing external business via referral partners including but not limited to realtors, builders, and financial planners

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior Mortgage Loan Officer experience

• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of mortgage products, systems, terminology, tax requirements, down payment assistance programs, etc.
• Knowledge of agency and investor regulations and guidelines
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships to deliver high levels of service
• Ability to multi‑task competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Sales acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Mortgage Loan Officers with a minimum of $1M per month average proven production volume
• Current mortgage origination experience

Position Type:
Full time

Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that one size does not fit all for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please visit the Regions benefits portal.

Regions Center

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans