Mortgage Wholesale Account Representative

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you’ll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer’s needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers.

At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Mortgage Wholesale Account Representatives are responsible for generating new business for the company. As a result of these sales efforts, on a weekly basis the employee will be away from company and home offices, engaging in direct sales activities with Mortgage Brokers, Independent Mortgage Bankers, Banks and Credit Unions, while also developing leads from other referral sources in an effort to proactively solicit business.

In addition to generating new business for the company, WS Reps (AEs) are responsible for all aspects of training including but not limited to State and Federal regulations, products, credit policy, lock policy, technology interfaces, uploading loans in system, delivering loans to investors, and managing the level of pipeline fallout. The cultivation of new accounts that meet the criteria of the bank is an integral function of the position.

Must have a clear understanding of the Value Proposition of the Bank and understand how prospective clients match. The Sales initiative involves market research, market segmentation, client identification and cultivation of referral sources. AEs must practice ethical sales behaviors in accordance with Ameris’ core values of Integrity and Honesty and must always act in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services.

Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Develop a Market Analysis to identify the size of the market and the type of loan products most commonly offered in that area.

Identify all prospects by geographic location, product usage and volume potential.

Categorize all prospects into Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 based on potential for new originations.

A weekly call program is established to define the frequency and nature of client contacts.

Targeted client calls are performed on a weekly basis and use each opportunity to convey the Value Proposition of the Bank and to disseminate product and program information to the client.

Will cause the Third Party Originator to complete the Loan Application for each referral (applicant). All loan applications must be completed in a prescribed manner that complies with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal regulations.

Train the Third Party Originator to collect all required information from the borrower to complete the loan application and work with the Customer Service Representative to advise the Third Party Originator for any additional information or assistance required by the processing staff.

Complies with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal regulations.

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