Mortgage Lending Officer, Louisville, KY

Mortgage Loan Originator

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Job Summary:

Originates conventional, FHA, RHS, and VA loans to include Kentucky Housing and other special bond issue mortgage loans.

Education/Experience

Required:

• Must meet one of the following:
  • Associate's degree (or commensurate hours) with three years' experience in secondary market lending and/or mortgage origination that includes government lending
  • Five years' banking experience with 3 years being within the secondary market in lending and/or mortgage origination that includes government lending
• Proven strength and solid experience in sales

Qualifications/

Skills Required:

• Good personal computer skills, to include Word and Excel software
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, organization, time management, interpersonal skills, and customer service
• Skilled in numerical analysis and deductive reasoning
• Proficient in loan origination software
• Strong understanding of loan products, underwriting, and credit analysis
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Originates mortgage loans which includes but not limited to:
  • Counseling applicants on available loan programs, qualifying requirements, and terms
  • Preparing and reviewing loan applications, disclosures, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance for all types of mortgage loans to be sold on the secondary market
  • Collecting and analyzing financial and credit information to determine borrowers' eligibility for loan products, appropriate structure, and pricing
  • Working closely with processors, underwriters, and closers to ensure timely and accurate loan processing through funding
  • Soliciting business through realtors, builders, and other sources of potential mortgage loan business
• 2. Documents mortgage loans in compliance with Central Bank, investors, FNMA and Freddie Mac guidelines.
• 3. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of lending guidelines, investor overlays, and secondary market trends (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA)
• 4. Provides excellent customer service.
• 5. Complies with all requirements of the SAFE Act including proper and timely registration on the NMLS Registry.
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned.