Mortgage Loan Officer

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style : listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

As a Mortgage Loan Officer with Banner Bank you will be part of our Mortgage Lending team, recently awarded the 2020 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award by the Mortgage Bankers Association. This outstanding team delivers superior value to our clients by attracting and making real estate loans which meet Bank standards for economic value and safety to contribute to the long term profitability of the Bank's operations.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to :

• Originate real estate loans from various sources : Realtor business developed through a structured outside calling program, contractors (both Banner Bank customers and others), referrals from branch personnel, general public through normal business relationships (i.e. service organizations, friends, acquaintances, etc.), and walk-in and call-in customers.
• Ensure originated loans are set up in the Bank's computer system and processed through for submission to underwriting.
• Identify opportunities and provide financing sheets for listings and Realtor / builder open houses. Attend weekend open houses and / or subdivisions for loan solicitation purposes.
• Attend regular Realtor Association and Builder Association meetings.
• Attend internal training sessions, internal sales meetings, and external training opportunities as assigned.
• Take applications or meet with clients at Bank branch locations. Attend closing signing appointments as needed.
• Promote home ownership through community outreach efforts, specifically in the communities around designated branch location demonstrating inclusive marketing efforts to develop new leads, loans and bank relationships. Conduct first time home buyer classes at or in close proximity to branch, host booths at non-profit community events, etc.
• Comply with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

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Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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