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Mortgage Loan Originator I cultivates mortgage loans and other business for the bank through relationship development with realtors, builders, title companies and others within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Originates mortgage loan applicationsNegotiates terms and rates of the loansObtains customers’ vital information and provides expert advice relative to product optionsProvides all required disclosures and notices to customers in compliance with all mortgage related regulationsSecures interest rate lock-ins with investors Manages pipeline so as to protect the bank from interest rate riskEnsures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulationsAbility to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documentsAbility to write routine reports and business correspondenceAbility to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business communityAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients and other employees in the organization

Education and/or Experience  

HS Diploma/GED2-3 years of mortgage origination or banking exprience

                                                               

Computer Skills 

MS Office programs

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

NMLS license

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