Community Lending Officer - Mapleton
Brooklyn, New York
Job Description:
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This job is responsible for managing the end-to-end consumer mortgage referral requests primarily for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) clients in underserved markets. Key responsibilities include connecting with internal and external centers of influence (i.e. financial center partners, realtors, etc.) to originate mortgage transactions, identifying relationship deepening opportunities with clients, and facilitating the loan process from application to close. Job expectations include providing home buyer education via workshops and contacting with clients and partners virtually or in-person. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements.
Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Responsibilities:
Originates loans from multiple internal and external referral sources
Understands the local Affordable Housing Market, Housing Assistance Programs, and experience, providing thoughtful lending solutions and guidance to Low to Moderate Income and First Time Homebuyers
Achieves production goals as defined by the business
Maintains a quality network of business relationships that serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities
Provides exceptional customer service including maintaining thorough knowledge of lending programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Conducts monthly Home Buyer Workshops and Business Development meetings
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in loan originations and/or home buyer education
Knowledge of conventional and/or government guidelines as well as affordable mortgage products and programs
Knowledge of processing underwriting and/or closing procedures/federal lending regulations governing real estate lending
Ability to organize and deliver Home Buyer Workshop presentations
Knowledge of community housing counseling agencies
Knowledge of community grant / downpayment programs
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivated and highly organized
Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks?
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in first mortgage and HELOC
Familiar with FHA and HUD guidelines
Knowledge of local competition product offerings and real estate market dynamics
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications and previous experience using laptop technology for client communication purposes including accessing rate, credit and loan status information
Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across a variety of audiences
Ability to analyze and comprehend complex financial data and provide appropriate financial solutions
Professional and effective interpersonal skills
Skills:
Client Management
Customer and Client Focus
Loan Structuring
Oral Communications
Referral Management
Credit Documentation Requirements
Learning Delivery
Presentation Skills
Prospecting
Written Communications
Active Listening
Business Development
Credit and Risk Assessment
Data Collection and Entry
Pipeline Management
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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