Community Lending Officer - North Plainfield

Consumer Mortgage Referral Manager

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This job is responsible for managing the end-to-end consumer mortgage referral requests primarily for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) clients in underserved markets. Key responsibilities include connecting with internal and external centers of influence (i.e. financial center partners, realtors, etc.) to originate mortgage transactions, identifying relationship deepening opportunities with clients, and facilitating the loan process from application to close. Job expectations include providing home buyer education via workshops and contacting with clients and partners virtually or in-person. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and / or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities :

• Originates loans from multiple internal and external referral sources
• Understands the local Affordable Housing Market, Housing Assistance Programs, and experience, providing thoughtful lending solutions and guidance to Low to Moderate Income and First Time Homebuyers
• Achieves production goals as defined by the business
• Maintains a quality network of business relationships that serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities
• Provides exceptional customer service including maintaining thorough knowledge of lending programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Conducts monthly Home Buyer Workshops and Business Development meetings

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Minimum Education Requirement : High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent