Mortgage Loan Consultant

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Performs a wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgage loans for outside referrals. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales One Bank objectives. 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:

• Works with sales leadership and assigned Senior Loan Originator to develop both internal and external referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional, COIs and personal).

• Works with sales leadership and assigned Senior Loan Originator to learn and master all aspects and components of the mortgage loan originator position.

• This would include, but not limited to, agency and portfolio guidelines, processing, underwriting, closing, and pricing procedures.

• Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures, available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines. Completes all required training on time.

• Follow defined protocol for escalation underwriting and pricing exceptions.

• Take applications by completing URLA on laptop.

• Utilize available technology and support for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, origination of loan files and uploading of files to operations.

• Collect appropriate documentation from applicant(s) and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.

• Work with sales leadership and assigned Senior Loan Originator to manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing.

• Communicate appropriately and timely with branches and/or applicants providing updates and status reports.

• Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant's and Fifth Third expectations.

• Attend and participate in all Mortgage and Consumer Lending sales meetings, calls and training as required by management.

• Collect application fees on loan applications per policy.

• Participate in One Bank making appropriate referrals to other lines of business.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory. Four-year college degree preferred.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.

• Ability to maintain an intense optimism and focus on achieving goals even under adversity.

• Proven computer skills.

• Basic sales technique skills.

• Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment.

• This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS web site mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.

Mortgage Loan Consultant

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 at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- West Chester, Ohio 45069

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