CRA Loan Specialist

CRA Loan Specialist

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GENERAL FUNCTION : Performs a wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgage loans for branch offices and outside referrals. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales and cross-selling objectives. Focuses on selling CRA products and services, targeting low to moderate-income individuals and areas, as well as non-profit organizations. Assumes overall responsibility for the residential mortgage loan from application to closing. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop CRA prospects & referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines.
• Conduct and coordinate homebuyer-training seminars for CRA potential applicants.
• Handle employee loans and participate in appropriate Fifth Third-coordinated functions to promote employee loans.
• Follow defined protocol for escalation of exceptions.
• Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
• Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses, and transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
• Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
• Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
• Communicate with applicants and / or referral sources by providing timely updates and progress reports.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicants and support staffs expectations.
• Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and / or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan 48205

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