Job Details

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.
With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
As a Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant with Banner Bank you will support the functions of a high producing Loan Officer by performing clerical duties, including verifying, compiling, and completing mortgage loan application information and providing exceptional customer service.
In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

• Facilitate and maintain communication between Loan Officer, client, real estate agents, branch staff, insurance agents, closing agents, and outside vendors to ensure timely processing of the loan file.
• Responsible for managing pipeline schedules and deadline times on all loans. Run pipeline and closed loan summary reports.
• Assist in mailings and other marketing projects.
• Responsible for following up on missing or needed items from borrowers. Enter loan applicant data using processing software. Maintain and update client data base information.
• Responsible for pulling credit reports per Loan Officer requests.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of loan programs, procedures, lending guidelines and technological resources.
• Perform various administrative duties as assigned.
• Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in residential mortgage loan processing and/or underwriting (Conventional and Government, purchase and refinance) required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven history of success in consistent closing and funding of loans to meet sales goals.
• Knowledge of mortgage loan origination processes and procedures, regulations, and underwriting. Working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC and governmental guidelines.
• Possess effective presentation, verbal and written communication, and customer service skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high production, fast paced, and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to analyze complex loan structuring to maximize Loan Officer productivity and loan closing volume. Ability to analyze borrowers credit and read income documents. Possess basic math and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as automated underwriting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to real estate lending. Current knowledge of industry specific guidelines and procedures including in depth understanding of loan processing.

Travel

• Up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting hourly range (based on experience): $20.00-$27.00
• Incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Get more information at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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