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Community Home Lending Officer

First Merchants Brand, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Job Category:

Relationship Management/Sales

Requisition Number:

COMMU011514

Posted: January 28, 2026

Full‑time

Locations

Indy HQ 8711 River Crossing Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA

Indy LPO (Brougher Plaza) 2960 N Meridian Street Suite 330 Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Responsibilities

Develop new business by cultivating CRA/LMI prospects and referral contacts (realtors, builders, teammate referrals, community partners and personal contacts).

Advise prospects and customers concerning home loan products and process.

Interview and take loan applications including the analysis of financial data and delivery of loan packages.

Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing, underwriting and escalation of exception procedures.

Provide high level of customer service.

Conduct and coordinate homebuyer‑training seminars for CRA potential applicants.

Participate in community affairs to increase FMB’s visibility and enhance new business opportunities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Two (2) plus years in mortgage lending, consumer lending, credit counseling or homeownership counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.

Understanding of residential first time home buyer processing, underwriting and closing process.

Experience presenting financial education workshops with a focus on low and moderate income and minority neighborhoods.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

About us First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

First Merchants’s Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

First Merchants’s Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high‑performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

First Merchants’s Team: “We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging.”

Apply today to begin your career with us!

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