Community Loan Originator

Job Summary

Evaluates current loans and new loan proposals considered under a variety of community development programs; specializes in loan programs designed for First-time Home buyers and low to moderate income borrowers; coordinates all loan proposals with appropriate lending groups.

• Reviews and evaluates current loans to ensure compliance with terms; coordinates lending activities with others in the company.
• Recommends changes and improvements to management to improve specialized lending programs for low to moderate income borrowers.
• Provides input to marketing and advertising programs to ensure market awareness of the products and services available to low to moderate income borrowers.
• Represents the company in various community development/outreach functions such as Homebuyer training classes, home buyer fairs, and other events.
• Attends meetings sponsored by government and city municipalities that offer assistance to low to moderate income and first-time home buyers.
• Stays abreast of changes in federal and state banking regulations and ensures that changes are implemented in a timely fashion.
• Specializes in Bond Programs, FHA loans, and down payment and closing cost assistance programs available to low to moderate income borrowers.
• Performs other related job duties and special projects as assigned.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the bank Secrecy Act.
• Ensures organizational integrity and business ethics as it relates to this position, and communicates this commitment to any applicable subordinates.
• May have access to cash, customer accounts, and/or sensitive and confidential information.
• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with Non Profit Housing groups, realtors, and other community organizations that support First-time Home buyers and low to moderate income borrowers.
• Ensures changes are implemented timely for Hancock Whitney's underwriting policy, investor guidelines, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and changes in other aspects of the mortgage industry.
• Takes a very complete application and collects all required documentation (such as income tax return, bank account number, purchase agreement, and property description, etc.) for verification.
• Delivers all compliance documents and disclosures in a timely manner.
• Prepares the borrower(s) for the process and keeps all parties involved in the process up to date on all important developments and current status of application.
• Informs applicant of closing costs such as appraisal, credit report, and notary fees.
• Coordinates the closing with the borrower(s), closing agents, Realtors, and others involved in the transaction.
• Develops and maintains referral networks of Bank associates and external referral sources such as Realtors, Builders, friends, family, and others in the community.
• Interviews loan applicants to document income, debt, and credit history.
• Determines if applicant meets establishment standards for further consideration.
• Answers applicant's questions and asks for signature on information authorization forms.
• Submits application forms to Mortgage Loan Processor for verification of application information.
• Calls applicant or other persons to resolve discrepancies, such as credit report showing late payment history.
• Informs applicant of loan denial or acceptance.
• Manages a clean pipeline of loans in process coordinating with Processors, Underwriters, and Closers on a daily basis.
• Keeps Bank associates up to date on changes in the industry and works as a team member with the other lines of business.
• Maintains all compliance requirements up to date and maintains a working knowledge of the products and services provided by the other lines of business and Bank affiliates.

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• Associate's degree and three months to one year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years related experience preferred.
• Three years banking experience in community lending preferred.

Must be registered with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) and pass a background check. Failure to comply with registration and annual registration or to pass a criminal background check will result in termination.

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents if required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to travel if required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform essential job functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry,…