Mortgage Loan Assistant This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the origination and closing of mortgage loans. Cross sells First United Bank products and services to borrowers and other customers. Works with assigned bank personnel to promote FUB in assigned markets. Takes thorough and complete loan applications; analyzes and pre-qualifies applicant information to determine viability of the client's desired loan program. Pulls credit, analyzes credit, and compares for accuracy with the mortgage borrower's statements and loan application. Assists in the determination of the correct loan options for the borrower based upon the applicant's present situation, future plans, and preferred loan product. Assists in the submission of the loan applications, preliminary income verification documents, preliminary asset verification documents, loan disclosures, any required credit explanation letters and executed application forms to processing. Meets minimum expectations for First United's best practices and production standards Attends production meetings as necessary. Provides exceptional customer service, maintains high ethical standards, and insures compliance with every borrower. Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor. Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis. Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures. Dresses professionally. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Work Experience High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Prefer one year experience in mortgage lending environment. Technical/Functional Competencies Possession of strong organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
