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POSITION SUMMARY:

Mortgage Loan Originator will have extensive contact with customers, vendors, the public, and bank staff and will interact in a professional and courteous manner and conduct him/herself in such relationships in a manner that will enhance the overall efficiency and image of the bank. This position is primarily responsible for increasing branch referrals and outside sales by generating residential mortgage loans through solicitation of individual borrowers, real estate brokers, builders, and developers. They are also responsible for taking a residential mortgage loan application and offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage, residential construction, and residential land/lot loans. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work with and support the real estate team and bank personnel proactively, respectfully, and positively.
• Responsible for meeting sales volume and goals from internal and external referrals.
• Attend all sales meetings, both in the residential lending department and bank.
• Accurately and completely comply with all regulations and bank policies and procedures and actively work with compliance and quality control staff along with all peers and bank personnel.
• Develop qualified leads through internal and external referrals, canvassing, face to face cold calling, and networking the real estate community.  
• Establish and maintain customer referral relationships with Realtors, builders, and developers.
• Responsible for identifying and building effective networks with other professionals to maximize revenue.
• Demonstrate the ability to counsel and pre-qualify homebuyers, accurately and thoroughly complete applications and obtain all necessary support documents along with appropriate fee and lock-in information in compliance with mortgage lending regulations.
• Oversee the loan process by monitoring loan status and ensuring conformity with loan terms and agency guidelines.
• Assist in collecting all documentation and communicating loan status to all parties.
• Work with the mortgage and construction loan processors/closers in preparing the loan file for underwriting and closing.
• Maintain current knowledge on mortgage products, underwriting guidelines, and industry regulations including but not limited to conventional, FHA, VA, Rural Development, and portfolio loan programs.  Particular attention and focus should be on serving the low-to-moderate (LMI) in TFB’s general markets.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, Truth-in-Lending/Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TRID), the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of outside sales experience.
• Previous experience in residential and mortgage lending functions.
• Good knowledge of FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional procedures.
• Proficiency in Ellie Mae Encompass Software and the ability to learn additional computer applications
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills to maximize business contacts and develop a working relationship with current and potential residential real estate loan customers.
• A high level of analytical ability to conduct residential real estate analysis and recommend alternatives available in cases where initial analysis revealed insufficient financial posture.
• Working knowledge of various mortgage regulatory guidelines (e.g., truth-in-lending, HMDA, RESPA, ECOA, FDPA, etc.)
• Good knowledge of real estate compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY:

• The ability to develop business leads is critical.
• The willingness to make sales calls to potential referral sources is a requirement.
• Is responsible for a width of information including but not limited to: the organizations current mortgage loan interest rates, commitment/rate lock/relock fee procedures, consumer loan products/rates/guidelines that are used in conjunction with Mortgage Lending.
• The ability to motivate or influence senior level personnel, internally or externally, is a key component of the job, requiring a significant level of expertise, credibility, influence and trust. Proficiency in developing and delivering material presentations on complex topics can be important to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position. The inability to communicate at this level would disqualify the individual from being able to fulfill their job responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled private office with minimal noise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include lifting up to 10 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation/inspection of machines and/or using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details.  Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details.  Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.