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We are seeking a seasoned Mortgage Lender to join our team at BankTalent HQ in Encino, CA. As a Mortgage Lender, you will be responsible for soliciting and bringing in mortgage business for the bank through previous contacts, relationships, and referrals from real estate agents, builders, developers, and branches.

• Solicit and bring in mortgage business for the bank through previous contacts, relationships, and referrals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines in the performance of loan originator duties.
• Interview potential applicants to develop information concerning their needs, desires, and other information.
• Obtain and review pertinent financial and credit data.
• Assist customers with information about loan types and interest rate options, locking interest rates as requested by the customer, preparing and sending initial disclosures to customers, and submitting information to automated underwriting software.
• Ensure any re-disclosures are made timely.
• May order appraisals through our systems, arrange for title search, and obtain necessary documents.
• Communicate with the customer throughout the process and work with processors through closing.
• Originate residential home loans.
• Stay informed of trends and developments in the local real estate market and changing rules and regulations pertaining to mortgages.
• Develop and maintain internal relationships to drive cross-sell opportunities for other bank products.

• Requires a college degree and 4+ years of mortgage lending origination experience required, including residential construction experience or other directly related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mortgage lending, processing, credit analysis, mortgage laws, and regulations.
• Ability to successfully solicit loans.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work with various types of computer software, including mortgage-specific software.

• Competitive compensation package, including a base hourly rate and commission.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - starting on day one.
• Life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.
• Paid training, paid time off, and 11 paid federal holidays, plus any applicable state holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, and competitive compensation in line with work experience.
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business.