Mortgage Banker - Portage, United States - Union Bank

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary

Mortgage Banker originates a portfolio of Government, Conventional and other mortgages. Works with customers to understand their lending needs and explains loan options. Inputs loan applications generated by the officer as well as those from the branches and bank website. Focuses on expanding relationships with current customers within our communities as well as the development of new loan opportunities by nurturing relationships with Branch Managers, staff, and referral sources.

Essential Functions

• Originate a portfolio with Government, conventional mortgages, home equity, Land and construction loans
• Maintain loan portfolio, while seeking and identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Works with Branch Managers and staff on accepting applications and identifying referral opportunities
• Develops and nurtures core referral sources through continuous business development efforts within our local markets
• Works closely with Operations in the processing and closing of loans.

• The Mortgage Banker position will require some travel to make sales calls on referral sources as well as attending mortgage loan closings off-site. The position will also require the originator to operate out of the Portage offices and will cover the territories surrounding our current branches in the greater Grand Rapids area.

• Other duties assigned from time to time by the Director of Mortgage Banking
• Adhere and comply with all bank policies.
• Familiar with and abides by all bank regulations including but not limited to BSA and OFAC.

• Stationed at desk 25% of working time.
• No particular hazards.
• No unusual or physical exertion required.

• Ability to work independently
• Be thorough and very detail oriented
• Decision making skills
• Good communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to understand and analyze borrower's financial information returns, balance sheets)
• Customer relationship building skills
• Knowledge of the current mortgage industry (including mortgage regulations and laws)
• Professional appearance and manner

• 2 or more years of mortgage lending experience
• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree or some advanced education preferred
• Established referral sources and customer base in Grand Rapids/West Michigan market preferred