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Mortgage Loan Officer - Mississippi

Regions Bank, Houston, MS, United States


Job Description
At Regions, the Mortgage Loan Officer directs origination of residential mortgage loans from a borrower through a branch network.

Primary Responsibilities

Completes mortgage applications for submission to the loan processing and underwriting departments

Evaluates loan requests, analyzes financial data, and determines qualification of collateral and customer credit history

Maintains contact with loan customers, communicating progress of loan and obtaining required documentation

Structures loan to comply with acceptable lending practices and Federal regulations

Establishes detailed marketing/business plan including names of potential and existing loan customers, realtors, builders, developers, etc. and frequency of contact

Answers customer calls and walk‑in customers to discuss various loan products and qualification information

Makes sales calls on potential or existing customers as established in Regions marketing plan to develop new business or retain existing business

Cross‑sells other bank products and services

Reads surveys and appraisals, and takes necessary steps to correct encroachments and violations

May participate in networking through professional, business and community organizations and activities to promote and market loan products

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is a commission‑based job. Associates in the role have historically earned total compensation averaging $20,000 - $100,000+ per year. Actual compensation will vary based on associate’s location, performance, and production.

This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Please refer to https://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org for more information.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

One (1) year of mortgage lending experience with proven mortgage production

Abundant mortgage experience in developing external business via referral partners in the market including but not limited to realtors, builders, and financial planners

Preferences

Bachelor's degree

Prior Mortgage Loan Officer experience

Skills And Competencies

Good organizational skills

Knowledgeable of mortgage products, systems, terminology, tax requirements, down payment assistance programs, etc.

Knowledgeable on agency and investor regulations and guidelines

Must be able to build and maintain internal and external relationships to deliver high levels of service

Must be able to multi‑task competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Sales acumen

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Positions may be available in other cities within MS

Preferred

Mortgage Loan Officers with a recent minimum of 1M per month average proven production volume

Current mortgage origination experience

Position Type
Full time

Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Benefits Information

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

To learn more about Regions’ benefits, visit https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details
Airport Gulfport, Gulfport, Mississippi

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Regions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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