Mortgage Loan Originator

Job Title

Originates mortgage loans in an assigned metropolitan territory. Takes applications, conducts preliminary underwriting reviews, submits loan applications to processing and underwriting for approval. Follows-up to ensure that documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing are secured in a timely manner from appropriate sources. Incumbents are customarily and regularly engaged in making and soliciting loan sales and conducting sales-related activities away from U.S. Bank locations. This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z. You will be subject to the required registration process, which includes a criminal background and credit check. Failure to meet or maintain any of the NMLS registration requirements, including maintaining a satisfactory criminal and credit record, may result in a rescission of your offer or termination of employment.

This role has multiple levels, open to candidates with a minimum one year of mortgage, sales, real estate, or banking experience. The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience.

This role is posted as remote; however, candidates who are located near any one of our locations would be required to work on site at least three days per week.

This position also requires 2 or more hours of driving per week.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Typically, at least one year of mortgage, sales, real estate, or banking experience

Ability to travel

Preferred Skills / Experience

Well-developed sales ability

Basic knowledge of pricing and underwriting requirements of various mortgage insurance companies

Working knowledge of underwriting requirements for FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, local bonding programs, and private investors

Basic knowledge of local, state and national laws (e.g. zoning ordinances, Truth-in Lending, RESPA, energy audit requirements, etc.)

Ability to work independently

Ability to analyze financial information

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Established referral base within assigned market preferred

2 years of mortgage loan origination experience with proven results

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.