Mortgage Loan Originator
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Job Description
Eastman Credit Union is seeking an experienced Mortgage Originator. This position is for Inbound Mortgage Origination. Some of the benefits include:
Work/Life Balance - 40 hours per week (November – February)/ Minimal Overtime (March – October)
Non-Commission, Competitive Pay
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Vacation, Annual Bonus Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more!
Promotional Opportunities and Career Development
Possibility of Floating within Tri Cities Region
Mortgage Loan Originator Functions:
- Interview prospective borrowers, determine borrowers’ financial goals, and present appropriate ECU product options
- Discuss loan pricing and lock options
- Gather application data such as income, assets, sales contract, etc
- Enter personal and financial information in loan origination system, and analyze applicant financial status to determine feasibility of granting loan.
- Deny application or submit application to Processing
- Review loan application and pertinent disclosures (loan estimate, closing disclosure, etc.) with applicants.
- Compile loan package and discusses loan terms with applicant in accordance with ECU guidelines and policies.
- Deliver loan package to Disclosure Desk in a timely manner (within 1 day of application)
- Confer with underwriter/processing to aid in resolving mortgage underwriting compliance
- Assist members with inquiries and information requests
- Inform loan applicant of credit decision
- Manages pipeline to insure timely loan processing and closing
- Promote and cross-service other ECU products and services as appropriate to member needs
- Continuing education – seminars and on-line training to stay abreast of changes in the mortgage lending industry
- Maintain working knowledge of mortgage regulatory compliance. Including but not limited to:
- Regulation Z –
- High - Cost Mortgages
- Higher Priced Mortgages
- Periodic Statement Requirements
- Adjustable-rate Disclosures and Requirements
- Ability to Repay
- Right of Rescission
- Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
- Regulation X
- Timely Escrow Payments and Treatment of Escrow Balances
- Error Resolution Procedures
- Requests for Information
- Force Placed Insurance
- Homeownership Counseling
- Regulation B – Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Adverse Action
- Appraisal Delivery
- Qualified Mortgages
- TILA RESPA
- Fair Credit Reporting Act/FACTA
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Right to Financial Privacy Act
- Flood Insurance Notification
- Maintain expert knowledge of systems used in the mortgage process
- ECU currently originates its mortgage loans in Ellie Mae’s Encompass system, also working knowledge of ValuTrac, OSI, Courthouse Retrieval, DU, Data Quick etc.
- Maintain expert knowledge of ECU Mortgage products and services.
- ECU offers a variety of loan products including: FNMA, VA, FHA and USDA products.
- ECU also provides a wide variety of specialty products, First Time Home Buyer, Purchase Plus, Construction, Select, Home Equity/Home Equity Line of Credit and Choice Loans to name a few.
- Team player. Ability to work well with all areas within mortgage department and ECU.
- Demonstrate exceptional attendance and punctuality practices.
Empathy, Reliability, Responsiveness, and Teamwork
Required Experience
Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from four year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Location
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This position is located in Kingsport, TN. View the Google Map in full screen.