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Mortgage Lender Trainee

Platte Valley Companies, Alliance, NE, United States


Platte Valley Bank - Alliance, 217 W 3rd St, Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

JOB SUMMARY A Mortgage Lender Trainee position teaches individuals with little to no mortgage experience how to become a Mortgage Lender built on providing exceptional customer service within PVC’s mortgage department. Trainees will be given opportunities to gain an understanding of mortgage operations and procedures by performing assigned projects and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with other Mortgage Lenders to create a personal job training schedule tailored to the trainee’s education, aspiration, and previous work background.

Review training outline with Mortgage Manager to ensure optimum training opportunities.

Engage in assigned training projects.

Learn the fundamentals of the mortgage business.

Gain an understanding of origination of in-house, secondary market home loans, and residential construction loans.

Build relationships with customers and establish a referral network with Realtors, business and community leaders.

Call on prospective customers.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications

Post high school education and two years financial industry experience preferred. Previous sales experience helpful.

Math proficiency and aptitude.

General areas of competency: decision making, dependability, development, environmental safety, evaluation skills, interpersonal skills, prioritizing, problem solving, selling skills, team skills and time management.

Demonstrated record of achievement in social and/or extracurricular and leadership skills.

Demonstrated aptitude to handle sensitive operational transactions and customer relationships.

Professional appearance.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills (including telephone).

Self-sufficient/self-starting.

Ability to adjust to flexible hours.

Strong interest in and ability to sell products and services.

PC experience and knowledge of mortgage loan origination software and automated underwriting systems preferred.

Deposit Platform experience helpful.

Must be capable of working with and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Physical Requirements Light Work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Reaching, fingering, grasping, repetitive motions, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, climbing, kneeling, talking, hearing, pulling, pushing, thinking, concentrating and interacting with others.

You should be capable of performing in a reasonable manner, with or without reasonable accommodation, the activities involved in this job. A description of the activities involved in this job is listed above.

Computer, scanner, fax, copier, telephone

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability/Vets

Platte Valley Bank - Alliance, 217 W 3rd St, Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

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