Mortgage Loan Officer

What You'll Do

• Forge Lasting Relationships: Be the face of Mercantile Bank in your community by building strong, enduring connections.
• Own the Mortgage Journey: Guide customers through every step of the loan process— from application to closing—while enjoying tailored support that helps you shine.
• Deliver Excellence: Work with a dedicated team to provide mortgage solutions that not only meet but exceed customer expectations. We are proud to close loans in an average of just 23 days!

As a Mortgage Loan Officer, you'll hold a vital revenue-generating role that drives our success and helps clients achieve their American dream of home ownership. Your expert guidance will:

• Connect with customers to understand their unique goals and match them with the perfect mortgage solutions.
• Represent Mercantile Bank with high professionalism and integrity, fostering a strong referral network.
• Collaborate with our Retail, Commercial, and Treasury teams to enhance overall customer value and market responsiveness.
• Enjoy the rewarding satisfaction of transforming hard work into success—both for your clients and for your career.

• Tailored Onboarding: Hit the ground running with a customized onboarding package designed to set you up for success.
• Competitive Benefits: Choose from multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, enjoy company-paid life insurance (3x your annual salary), Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 4‑5 weeks of vacation, paid sick time for you and your family, 11 paid holidays, and a special giving day to make a difference in your community.
• Financial & Career Growth: Enjoy a 401(k) match at 100% up to the first 5% of your contribution, access to our employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, exceptional training, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Additional Perks: Access our employee assistance program, adoption and IVF assistance, and even a fitness equipment purchase plan to support your overall well-being.

• Educational & Professional Background: A bachelor's degree or four years of sales experience in banking or lending, plus at least two years of experience in the mortgage industry.
• Proven Performance: A strong track record of closing 4‑5 mortgage loans per month, totaling around $750,000 in production.
• Licensure: Registration in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry ("NMLS") is required.
• Sales Acumen & Local Insight: Exceptional relationship-building skills and deep knowledge of the local market to serve as a trusted advisor on the home-buying journey.