Job Description

Civista Bank

Description:

Position Purpose:

Originates first mortgage loans, promotes the bank and its lending services to the real estate community referral partners and helps to identify and serve the community\'s financial needs through home loan counseling, real estate agent seminars and sales meetings, and by participating in and promoting the bank\'s community activities. This position requires the Senior Mortgage Lender to travel to meet customers and prospective customers at various locations.

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Travel to meet and solicits first mortgage and home equity loans through referral partners such as realtor, builders, financial planner, insurance agents and attorneys, as well as through community activities and organizations.

• Majority of time is to be spent meeting with customers and prospective customers at various locations.

• Informs prospective clients of the bank\'s underwriting guidelines and applicable government regulations.

• Personally interviews all loan applicants.

• Completes each loan application and all pre-processing functions to include but not limited to obtaining all necessary documentation from prospective clients as determined by bank policy and underwriting guidelines.

• Screens loan requests based on bank policies and on types of loans offered by the institution.

• Proposes and reviews various loan options with prospective clients.

• Researches new legislation and regulations that may affect the bank\'s residential lending policies. Ensures compliance with new rules by advising senior management and implementing appropriate changes.

• Personally answers incoming phone calls and schedules appointments. Also travels throughout the local community visiting established or prospective business partner referrals and attends industry functions and community activities to promote the bank\'s lending products.

• Communicates complex approvals or denials to the borrower, real estate agent or builder.

• Maintains and submits a source-of-business sales call log weekly to V.P. of Sales.

• Distributes market data, rate flyers and general loan information to the real estate community as directed by bank management.

• Promotes and participates in the bank\'s special credit programs and other CRA programs.

• Actively participates in local business and community activities and maintains close contact with local builders, real estate brokers and agents, customers and prospects.

Requirements:

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• One to two years Mortgage Lending experience in a financial institution or loan office setting.

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Business or Finance or three years equivalent work experience.

• Above average knowledge of banking industry practices, policies, regulations and laws as it pertains to the consumer/mortgage lending area.

• Solid working knowledge of bank compliance requirements, as well as knowledge and adherence to Fair Lending laws and regulations. Solid computer literacy (Word, Excel) with accurate data entry skills; proficient knowledge of working with spreadsheet and creating formulas. Ability to become proficient in use of specific software required for position.

• A high level of initiative, thoroughness, accuracy and organizational skills required. Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.

• High level of confidentiality required.

• Solid oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects with varied deadlines.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/postersEqual Opportunity Employer EEOC M/F/D/V
This Position Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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Civista Bank