Mortgage Loan Officer - Louisiana

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

• 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, communicates the progress of the loan, and obtains any required documentation.
• Structures loans to comply with acceptable lending practices and Federal regulations.
• Establishes detailed marketing/business plans, including potential and existing loan customers, realtors, builders, developers, etc., and the 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 per Regions' marketing plan to develop new or retain existing business.
• Cross-sells other bank products and services.
• Reads surveys and appraisals, and takes necessary steps to correct encroachments and violations.
• Participates in networking through professional, business, and community organizations to promote and market loan products.

This position is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is a commission-based job. Historically, associates in this role have earned between $20,000 and $100,000+ annually. Actual compensation varies based on location, performance, and production.

This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). More information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of mortgage lending experience with proven mortgage production
• Extensive mortgage experience developing external business via referral partners, including realtors, builders, and financial planners

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior Mortgage Loan Officer experience

• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of mortgage products, systems, terminology, tax requirements, down payment assistance programs, etc.
• Knowledge of agency and investor regulations and guidelines
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships for high service levels
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Sales acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Positions may be available in other cities within Louisiana. Strong preference for MLOs with recent proven production of $10M or greater annually.

Full time

This role is eligible for a commission incentive plan, with earnings based on performance against metrics and goals.

Regions offers a flexible, comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

Benefits may change at any time. For more details, visit

New Orleans Main Poydras St, New Orleans, Louisiana

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications are accepted electronically for at least five business days. Positions with higher volume may remain open longer or be closed at any time at the company's discretion.