In-House Mortgage Lender

In-House Mortgage Lender

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are looking for an In-House Mortgage Lender to provide top notch customer service to our clients and customers. If you are passionate about being part of a community, being a team player, and helping others reach their financial goals, then we are interested in speaking with you!

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $15.00 $24.00 hourly depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location, plus commission. Commission is calculated based on financed loans that meet customer qualifications and lender requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for soliciting and bringing in mortgage business for the bank through previous contacts, relationships and referrals from real estate agents, builders, developers and branches.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines in the performance of loan originator duties.
• Interviews potential applicants to develop information concerning their needs, desires and other information.
• Obtains and reviews pertinent financial and credit data.
• Responsible for assisting customers with information about loan types and interest rate options, locking interest rates as requested by the customer, preparing and sending initial disclosures to customers and submitting information to automated underwriting software.
• Ensures any re-disclosures are made timely.
• May order appraisals through system, arrange for title search and obtain necessary documents.
• Responsible to communicate with the customer throughout the process and work with processors through closing.
• Originates residential home loans.
• Keeps informed of trends and developments in the local real estate market, and changing rules and regulations pertaining to mortgages.
• Develops and maintains internal relationships to drive cross-sell opportunities for other bank products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school degree or equivalent, and some years of sales experience and extensive knowledge of residential loan and bank products, including loan origination, loan processing, credit analysis, loan documentation or other directly related experience.
• Basic knowledge of mortgage lending, processing, credit analysis, mortgage laws and regulations.
• Ability to successfully solicit loans.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure environment.
• Ability to work with various types of computer software, including mortgage specific software.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire.
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.