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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Mortgage Loan Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for individuals seeking to purchase homes or refinance their mortgages. You will guide clients through the loan application process, from pre-qualification to closing, ensuring they understand the terms and conditions of their loans. Your goal will be to provide exceptional customer service while securing the best possible loan terms for your clients. To succeed, you must have a deep understanding of mortgage products, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple applications simultaneously. You will work closely with real estate agents, underwriters, and loan processors to ensure a smooth and timely loan process. Your expertise in the mortgage industry will help clients achieve their dream of homeownership or improve their financial situation through refinancing. This role requires a balance of sales acumen, financial knowledge, and customer service skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry professionals.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Evaluate loan applications and documentation by confirming credit worthiness.
- Improve loan applications and documentation by informing the applicant of additional requirements.
- Guide customers through the loan application process.
- Complete loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
- Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
- Stay abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs.
- Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.
- Develop referral networks, suggest alternate channels, and cross-sell products and services to accomplish quotas.
- Go the 'extra mile' to build trust relationships, customer loyalty, and satisfaction throughout the underwriting process.
- Operate in compliance with laws and regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven working experience as a Loan Officer.
- Familiarity with computers and banking applications/software.
- Solid understanding of direct/indirect lending products and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer satisfaction orientation and sales competencies.
- Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.
- BS degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
- NMLS license or certification.
- Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for errors.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult client? How did you manage the situation?
- How do you stay updated with the changes in mortgage lending regulations?
- What strategies do you use to develop referral networks?
- How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple loan applications to process?
- Can you explain a complex mortgage loan product in simple terms?
- What do you think is the most challenging part of the loan application process, and how do you handle it?