Mortgage Loan Originator Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

GENERAL FUNCTION

Performs a wide range ofduties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgageloans for outside referrals. Meets standards and objectives definedby management for mortgage loan sales and cross-selling objectives.

Assumesoverall responsibility for the residential mortgage loanfrom application to closing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional andpersonal contacts).
• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company”s policiesand procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processingprocedures, and underwriting and general departmentalguidelines.
• Follow defined protocol for escalation exceptions.
• Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 onthe laptop.
• Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates,applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses andtransmitting the loan to LOMAS.
• Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliverloan package in the time frames set by management.
• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing andcomplete required management reports.
• Communicate with branches and/or applicants of providing timelyupdates and progress reports.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing eachapplicant”s and support staff#s expectations.
• Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings asrequired by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.