Community Lending Officer

Position: Community Lending Officer

Department: Emigrant Mortgage, Sales

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Office Location: Florida - (Remote) Sarasota or Miami locations

Job Summary:

The Community Lending Officer is responsible for day-to-day mortgage originations with a keen focus on Emigrant's Community Reinvestment Act obligations and Low to Moderate Income borrowers in the Bank's footprint. This includes community outreach, assistance with new product introductions and training of sales staff representing multiple offices/locations.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote and assist in the origination of all types of loans that the Bank offers including grants and other types of Government loans. Originate both CRA and LMI loans.
• Prepare and submit loan files for processing and final approval to the underwriting department.
• Ensure loans approved are submitted properly into the closing department and meet the guidelines of the specific programs.
• Develop relationships with community agencies that provide different product and service opportunities to better serve the community.
• Cultivate and develop new partnerships within the community through attending networking events. Attend trade shows, CRA / LMI meetings, training sessions, business roundtables, etc. in support of Emigrant's CRA / LMI products.
• Develop and maintain networks in order to establish business relationships that serve as a recurring sources of referrals and promotion of financial education. Attend and coordinate events relating to financial literacy and first time home buyer programs offered by community groups.
• Train and attend sales visits with other sales staff ensuring correct presentation of our CRA / LMI products.
• Provide regular productivity and progress reports to management.
• Identify and help to implement new opportunities to improve Emigrant's CRA/ LMI initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 year college degree.
• 3 years minimum CRA / LMI sales management with 7+ year's sales experience.
• Good coordination and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.