Enterprise Lending Officer
This job is responsible for providing Consumer Lending advice to new-to-bank clients and external business development. Key responsibilities include applying mortgage lending principles and familiarity of Realtor, Builder, and Community contacts local to the market. Job expectations include having successful track-records of delivering lending services to clients by demonstrating an understanding of credit, lending guidelines, and the mortgage process. 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 :
- Provides exceptional client care by providing advice oriented solutions with Consumer Lending and Core Banking products
- Engages in community development, outside sales activities, and external networking to responsibly grow client and market share
- Understands lending processes and credit guidelines to best develop solutions for each client's needs
- Manages daily client and loan pipelines with astute organization, follow up, and high degree of collaboration with loan fulfillment partners
- Leverages digital solutions, providing clients with a choice in preferred service pathways
- Maintains and adheres to all federal and state regulations and bank operational requirements, delivering compliant client advice conversations and fulfilling financial goals
Required Skills and Experience :
Has 3+ years of experience in a loan origination role with a focus on generating self-sourced purchase business through a verifiable, established network of referral sourcesDemonstrated understanding of effectively managing a pipeline in order to deliver an exceptional client experienceHas a strong knowledge of loan products Conventional, Jumbo and GovernmentDemonstrated ability to understand, analyze, and document income, assets and liabilities properly in order to qualify clients for specific loan productsDemonstrated understanding of processing, underwriting and / or closing proceduresHas a working knowledge of federal regulations governing real estate lendingAbility to source clients independently and not rely on enterprise referrals with demonstrated success in generating business from external Centers of Influence real estate professionals, builders, and other external referral partners in a compliant manner as well as within bank policyAn ability to work independentlyIs a strong communicator, both written and verbalIs self-motivated and highly organizedCan prioritize multiple competing tasksUses appropriate interpersonal styles, communication methods and approaches to gain clients and keep them informed during the loan processDemonstrated understanding of the connection of the level of service provided being directly correlated to driving sales volumeCan be flexible to work weekends and or extended hours as needed to serve clientsDesired Skills and Experience :
Familiarity with FHA and HUD guidelinesStrong computer skills including MS applications and previous experience utilizing laptop technology for communication purposes including accessing rate, credit and loan status informationSolid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneouslyThe ability to analyze and comprehend complex financial data and provide financial alternativesProfessional and effective interpersonal skillsAn ability to take ownership, accountability and can demonstrate integrityAdaptability and can demonstrate flexibilityA positive attitudeEffective communication stylesMinimum Education Requirement : High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process.