Mortgage Loan Originator

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At Mountain West Bank we're more than a job, we take pride in our culture and our employees. We offer excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plans, Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance programs and generous paid time off plans and more! This is full time, 40 hour a week position, consistent and regular attendance is imperative.

Mountain West Bank is looking for an eager, motivated Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) to join our Real Estate team in Twin Falls, ID! This position is primarily responsible for increasing branch referrals and outside sales by generating residential mortgage loans through solicitation of individual borrowers, real estate brokers, builders, and developers. This position is responsible for taking a residential mortgage loan application and offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan.

• Responsible for meeting sales volume and goals from internal and external referrals.
• Develops annual business plan in conjunction with Manager which details activities to follow which will focus on exceeding sales quota.
• Attend all sales meetings both in the residential lending department and branch.
• Develops qualified leads through internal and external referrals, canvassing, face to face cold calling, direct mail, and networking the real estate community.
• Establish and maintain customer referral relationships with realtors, builders, and developers;
• Maximizes all opportunities in the process of closing a sale resulting in the taking of market share from competitors.
• Responsible for identifying and building effective networks with other professionals to maximize revenue.
• Demonstrates the ability to counsel and pre-qualify home buyers, complete applications and obtain all necessary support documents along with appropriate fee and lock-in information in compliance with mortgage lending regulations.
• Oversee loan process by monitoring loan status and ensuring conformity with terms
• Assist in collecting any and all documentation and communicating loan status to all parties
• Compile, compute, and prepare handouts and finance information, such as closing costs and rate comparison sheets for realtors and builders. (All handouts and advertising must be approved by the Compliance department before distributing)
• Work with the processor in preparing the loan file for underwriting.
• Provide the processor with Investor guidelines when applicable
• Maintain current knowledge on mortgage products, underwriting guidelines, and industry regulations
• Responsible for sourcing and developing client relationships and referrals using branch personnel to capitalize on cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain contact with customers in the market area to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control

  Other Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three or more years of outside sales experience.
3. Have strong well developed interpersonal skills in order to maximize business contacts and develop a working relationship with current and potential residential real estate loan customers, regulators, and secondary market contacts, as well as effectively lead and motivate a staff of subordinates.
4. A high level of analytical ability to conduct residential real estate analysis and recommend alternatives available in cases where initial analysis revealed insufficient financial posture.
5. Working knowledge of various mortgage regulatory guidelines (e.g. truth-in-lending, HMDA, RESPA, ECOA, FDPA, etc.)
6. Good knowledge of real estate compliance.

Preferred experience

1. Previous experience in residential and mortgage lending functions.
2. Good knowledge of FHA, VA, USDA and conventional procedures
3. Proficiency in Ellie Mae Encompass Software and the ability to learn additional computer applications
4. Knowledge or MWB policy, procedures and products

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, discounts on banking products and services, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays. Visit our website for more details!

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