Residential & Consumer Lender at First Bank

Fort Myers Shores, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Organizational Skills, Managerial Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Loan Underwriting, Customer Service, Compliance, Market Analysis, Networking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Financial Analysis, Community Engagement

Industry

Banking

Description

Description Summary: This position is responsible for originating mortgage loans, developing new business, underwriting, structuring and closing loans. Represents First Bank in the local community through active participation in community and participates in marketing all of the Bank’s products and services. Reports to: Senior Vice President and Senior Lender Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follows and incorporates First Bank’s Core Values. Actively solicits mortgage loans. Develops and underwrites new construction, interim and permanent mortgage financing requests for new and existing customers. Informs customers of financial institution’s underwriting guidelines and applicable government regulations. Personally interviews all loan applicants. Completes loan application and all pre-processing functions in a timely manner to ensure good-faith estimate is mailed within the requested three-business-day period. Screens loan requests based on Bank’s policies and types of loans offered by First Bank. Reviews appraisals, credit reports, background checks, reference checks and other information as needed on residential loan applicants. Reviews new legislation and regulations that may affect the Bank’s residential lending policies. Ensures compliance with new rules and regulations by advising senior officers and implementing appropriate changes. Communicates approvals or denials to borrowers, real estate agents or builders. Distributes market data, rate flyers and general loan information to the real estate community as directed. Actively participates in local business and community activities and maintains close contact with local builders, real estate brokers and agents, customers and prospects. Schedules appointments and personally answers incoming phone calls. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Requirements Qualifications/Requirements: Requires good sales, organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills. Requires good oral and written communication skills to be able to promote the Bank’s loan programs and policies. Good sales, organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with all levels of management. Ability to comprehend training materials, Bank communications and related loan manuals. Ability to learn and follow Bank policies regarding the lending process. Proficient in use of computer programs. Education/Training/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or economics. One to two years experience in a financial institution or loan officer setting.

Responsibilities

The Residential & Consumer Lender is responsible for originating mortgage loans and developing new business. This includes underwriting, structuring, and closing loans while actively participating in community engagement and marketing the Bank's products.