Mortgage Loan Officer

Position Summary

Responsible for soliciting,

negotiating, and assist in coordinating the closing of routine mortgage

loans. Examines, evaluates, and

recommends approval of loan package.

Also promotes business for Bank by developing new residential mortgage

business growth and cross-selling opportunities.

The majority of time worked

is spent out of banking offices.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Demonstrate knowledge of Bank mortgage loan products and services.
• Follow bank policies and procedures, security guidelines, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations. Includes coordinating with legal counsel and bank operating departments to ensure adherence to laws and regulations relating to new and / or revised bank products and services.
• Demonstrate familiarity with underwriting guidelines with all of the Bank's investors and programs.
• Support the Bank's CRA and Fair Lending initiatives.
• Interview loan applicants and request required information for determining a credit decision.
• Compile loan packages and facilitate negotiation of loan structures with applicants, including fees, loan repayment options, and other credit terms.
• Conduct credit analysis to support granting loan approval within guidelines from approving officer and / or outsourced investor guidelines.
• Identify and analyze potential loan markets to develop mortgage loan prospects.
• Promote business for the Bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services using Bank-endorsed techniques and processes.
• Assume ownership of customer problems to achieve resolution.
• Serve as primary contact in responding to customer and non-customer inquiries relative to mortgage loan products, rates, procedures, etc.
• Engage in marketing efforts with realtors, builders and others to obtain new business. Efforts include but are not limited to realtor open house luncheons, meeting with customers after hours, and calling and / or meeting potential customers during evening hours and on weekends per realtor request.

Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses,

Registrations

Must be licensed with NMLS

prior to hire or before any mortgage loan applications may be taken.

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK (SC) is an EEO Employer - M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status

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