Mortgage Loan Officer jobs in Allentown, PA

Description

Job Summary:

The Outside Loan Officers primary role is to source, qualify and originate mortgage loans by working primarily outside the Companys offices to solicit and obtain business from referral sources such as realtors, builders, financial service providers and others as well as borrowers directly.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with outside sales and reporting obligations, duties, requirements and guidelines.
• Produce loans according to targets set by manager.
• Uphold integrity of the brand.
• Must be familiar with originating loans.
• Properly qualify consumers and assure that you are issuing pre-approvals according to guidelines.
• Monitor loan pipeline through Lenders Office.
• Monitor productivity via reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with all government and regulatory requirements.
• Loan Officer shall determine his or her hours or work.
• Loan Officers are not required to work any specific number of hours per week and when you do work is at your discretion.
• Take information from the prospective borrower and complete the loan application form.
• Set yearly goals/attend meetings with manager.
• Educate borrowers/communicate on a regular basis with borrowers, listing brokers and selling brokers.
• Analyze the prospective borrowers income and debt and pre-qualify the prospective borrower to determine the maximum mortgage amount that the prospective borrower can afford.
• Educate the prospective borrower in the home buying and financing process, advising the borrower about the different types of loan products available and demonstrating how closing costs and monthly payments could vary under each product.
• Maintain regular contact with the borrower, realtors and the Company between the time of the application and closing to apprise them of the status of the application and gather any addition information.
• Collect financial information (tax returns, bank statements) and other related documents that are part of the application process.
• Order in file credit report, when required by the Company.
• Determine whether the property is located in a flood area, where required by the Company.
• Attend the closing of the mortgage loan, if requested by the company.
• Under no circumstances shall the Loan Officer by compensated greater than the amount negotiated in the Loan Officer Compensation Agreement.
• Able to comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Company handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Requirement:

• Able to comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Company Handbook
• Must have a current license through NMLS and be in good standing
• Knowledge of Freddie Mac (FHLMC), Fannie Mae (FNMA), FHA, and VA
• Two (2) years prior mortgage or mortgage banking experience
• Ability to deliver effective results and to meet deadlines
• History of exceeding sales goals
• Reliable transportation, valid drivers license and current automotive insurance
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent phone and service skills
• Develop and maintain relationships within the real estate community
• Timely communication and response times according to department standards

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time
• Bend, stoop and stretch as needed
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and or ambulating (Employee has some control over the length of time)
• Prolonged use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment which includes reading, writing, listening or speaking Fluency in English language (written, oral, spoken); fluency in a second language desirable