Mortgage Loan Officer

Apply for the Mortgage Loan Officer role at Fifth Third Bank in Wilmington, Ohio.

• Develop referral contacts such as realtors, builders, and professional and personal contacts.
• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company policies, procedures, and available loan products.
• Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver the complete loan package within the time frames set by management.
• Take and process applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
• Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses, and for transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
• Manage the pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
• Communicate with branches and applicants to provide timely updates and progress reports.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant’s and support staff’s expectations.
• Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory; four‑year college degree preferred.
• Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.
• Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
• Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.
• Proven computer skills.
• Basic sales technique skills.
• Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment.
• Position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS website provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment.

The compensation for this position is largely incentive‑based, combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation.

Benefits include comprehensive programs supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being. For full details, visit Fifth Third Benefits.

Wilmington, Ohio 45177

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Fifth Third Bank is proud to promote equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.