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Senior Home Lending Advisor- Norridge, IL
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What they do
A Loan Officer assists customers who apply for loans, and solicits loan applications on behalf of a bank, mortgage broker or other lender. Markets products and provides information on types of loans available, gathers financial and credit information needed to evaluate loan applications; guides the application and approval process. May specialize in loans to businesses or individuals, or in loans to buy real estate.
$68,535 / year median in Illinois
-27% projected decline
Job Description
- Coaches and mentors the branch team by providing training on products and services.
- Works together with bankers, meets with their customers and introduces new clients to bankers for additional products and services.
- Collaborates with your team to create an outstanding customer experience by utilizing centrally managed direct mail, media advertisements, cross-sell efforts, relocation programs, statement programs, Chase.com, electronic newsletters, outbound lead sourcing, and other marketing efforts.
- Develops a strong partnership with the assigned retail branches to promote mortgage loan originations (in footprint territories), and functions well within formal and dotted-line reporting relationships.
- Builds role as the internal and external mortgage expert and maintains good relationships with customers.
- Exhibits consultative skills to provide recommendations based on financial analysis and expertise, product knowledge, and knowledge of the customer's financial needs, goals, and circumstances. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in sales and/or real estate
- 3+ years of mortgage lending and proven sales experience in retail banking
- Knowledge of real estate market in local area
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of FHA, VA, FNMA, and FHLMC guidelines Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- FHA/VA sales experience
- Marketing, promoting, relationship building, and consulting skills
- Intermediate PC skills in a Windows environment