Residential Lender

TITLE: Residential Lender

DEPARTMENT: Residential Lending

JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Lender is responsible for generating residential mortgage loans through solicitation of individual borrowers, realtors, builders, developers, colleagues and networking groups.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients and acquire new relationships.
• Originate, close, and maintain secured and secondary market real estate loans.
• Receive and evaluate mortgage loan applications.
• Provide preliminary mortgage loan approvals.
• Communicate mortgage loan decision, including rationale, and assure necessary closing supporting documents are prepared and processed.
• Direct and participate in the closing of approved mortgage loan agreements. 
• Monitor market conditions; observe competitor and economic factors, and other data that may affect loan portfolio. 
• Assist in the development of marketing plans and programs to increase awareness of the bank’s products and services.
• Maintain current knowledge on mortgage products, underwriting guidelines and industry regulations
• Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements that are applicable to this position.
• Foster and preserve a culture of inclusion.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to support the company’s mission, vision and values. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in sales or client service; financial services industry experience desired.
• Experience in construction or other TRID loans is desirable but not required.
• Experience with using Finastra product suite (Decision Pro, Laser Pro) is desirable, but not required.
• Capability to work and collaborate with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lending procedures and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize and manage a variety of projects and tasks.
• Capability to manage sensitive information and uphold confidentiality.
• Capability to utilize various banking software and Microsoft 365 products, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (“SAFE Act”), and as a Mortgage Loan Originator (“MLO”), this position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. The registration requires additional background screening and must be completed within 30 days of employment. QCRH will maintain adequate procedures to ensure to ensure all employees acting in the capacity of an MLO maintain their registration. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are performed in a professional office environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Requires travel to other bank or client locations.