Mortgage Loan Originator
On-site · Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Mortgage Loan Originator responsible for originating residential 1st mortgage loans from application to closing for outside referrals. Develop referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional/personal networks) and manage the loan pipeline through closing while ensuring compliance with lending guidelines and bank policies. Handle applicant documentation, complete Fannie Mae form 1003 on laptop, access daily rates and credit reports, transmit the loan to NMLS systems, and provide timely updates to branches and applicants. Requires strong customer service, written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to navigate processing, underwriting, and closing procedures within regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent mandatory
- Four-year college degree preferred
- Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines
- Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures
- Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills
- Proven computer skills
- Basic sales technique skills
- Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment
- S.A.F.E. Act registration (NMLS) requirement
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