Mortgage Loan Specialist - Internal
Purdue Federal, West Lafayette, IN, United States
The
Internal Mortgage Loan Specialist
is responsible for originating mortgage loans within the branch network by providing expert guidance, pre-qualification, and application support to members. This role focuses on counseling borrowers, completing accurate loan applications, preparing required disclosures, collecting documentation, and supporting members through the early stages of the loan process. Although primarily branch-based, the Specialist maintains some business-development responsibilities by supporting relationships with realtors, builders, and community partners and ensuring a positive member experience that generates referrals. Must comply with all SAFE Act registration requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Member Service & Transaction Processing
Process member transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with balancing standards.
Provide professional service by answering questions, assisting with basic account needs, and resolving routine member concerns.
Educate members on products and services to support financial wellness.
Identify member needs and make quality referrals to deepen relationships.
Support sales efforts by promoting products and services aligned with member needs.
Contribute to branch production goals through referrals and member engagement.
Maintain strong product and system knowledge through training and ongoing learning.
Branch Security, Procedures & Compliance
Follow all federal and state regulations, including BSA, OFAC, CIP, and other compliance standards.
Adhere to internal policies and procedures, including opening and closing routines.
Protect non-public member information (NPI) and follow all security protocols.
Individual & Team Development
Participate in cross-training to support branch coverage and skill development.
Take ownership of professional growth through training, feedback, and continuous learning.
Contribute to a positive, team-oriented, member-focused environment.
Marketing & Community Engagement
Represent the organization within the school by promoting brand, values, and services.
Participate in school activities and events to support outreach and awareness initiatives.
Provide information and resources to help students, parents, and staff improve financial understanding.
Additional Requirements:
Strong communication skills that are professional, clear, and courteous.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to learn new systems and processes.
Strong member service skills, including friendliness, patience, and professionalism.
Basic problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions when needed.
Ability to represent the organization in a positive and trustworthy manner.
Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with employees, members, vendors, and company contacts.
Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride, and ownership.
Travel Required
Yes . Travel is minimal, but may be necessary to meet in other branch locations o
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
:
Motivations
:
Education
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or better in Business Administration.
Experience
Required
Two years of Mortgage Loan Processing
Preferred
2–4 years of mortgage lending experience with pre-qualification and application responsibilities
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Internal Mortgage Loan Specialist
is responsible for originating mortgage loans within the branch network by providing expert guidance, pre-qualification, and application support to members. This role focuses on counseling borrowers, completing accurate loan applications, preparing required disclosures, collecting documentation, and supporting members through the early stages of the loan process. Although primarily branch-based, the Specialist maintains some business-development responsibilities by supporting relationships with realtors, builders, and community partners and ensuring a positive member experience that generates referrals. Must comply with all SAFE Act registration requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Member Service & Transaction Processing
Process member transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with balancing standards.
Provide professional service by answering questions, assisting with basic account needs, and resolving routine member concerns.
Educate members on products and services to support financial wellness.
Identify member needs and make quality referrals to deepen relationships.
Support sales efforts by promoting products and services aligned with member needs.
Contribute to branch production goals through referrals and member engagement.
Maintain strong product and system knowledge through training and ongoing learning.
Branch Security, Procedures & Compliance
Follow all federal and state regulations, including BSA, OFAC, CIP, and other compliance standards.
Adhere to internal policies and procedures, including opening and closing routines.
Protect non-public member information (NPI) and follow all security protocols.
Individual & Team Development
Participate in cross-training to support branch coverage and skill development.
Take ownership of professional growth through training, feedback, and continuous learning.
Contribute to a positive, team-oriented, member-focused environment.
Marketing & Community Engagement
Represent the organization within the school by promoting brand, values, and services.
Participate in school activities and events to support outreach and awareness initiatives.
Provide information and resources to help students, parents, and staff improve financial understanding.
Additional Requirements:
Strong communication skills that are professional, clear, and courteous.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to learn new systems and processes.
Strong member service skills, including friendliness, patience, and professionalism.
Basic problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions when needed.
Ability to represent the organization in a positive and trustworthy manner.
Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with employees, members, vendors, and company contacts.
Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride, and ownership.
Travel Required
Yes . Travel is minimal, but may be necessary to meet in other branch locations o
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
:
Motivations
:
Education
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or better in Business Administration.
Experience
Required
Two years of Mortgage Loan Processing
Preferred
2–4 years of mortgage lending experience with pre-qualification and application responsibilities
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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