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About Gershman Mortgage
Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage. Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first. We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers. We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
About the Position
The Loan Officer will increase their mortgage loan portfolio by developing business contacts and attracting mortgage customers. They will be responsible for all aspects of originating and negotiating mortgage loans, as well as advising and counseling our customers on available loan options.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Develop referral sources for purchase and refinance mortgages from realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts
- Build rapport, analyze financial situations, determine the appropriate loan product to meet clients' goals, and submit a preliminary loan package for processing
- Achieve sales and referral goals
- Develop a positive client experience consistently
- Recommend loan solutions per lending guidelines and client requirements
- Manage a portfolio of customer relationships effectively
- Seek prospective opportunities to retain and/or develop new clients
Competencies
- Proactively seek ways to develop and expand referral network relationships to achieve sales goals
- Desire to maximize personal productivity through attention to detail, self-motivation, and adaptability
- Actively participate in opportunities to expand knowledge, influence others, and maintain continuing education
Education and Experience
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in residential mortgage sales
- 2+ years of retail residential mortgage sales experience
- Documented success with residential purchase/refinance mortgage loans preferred
- Established relationships with local referral networks
- The successful candidate must meet and comply with all requirements outlined in the SAFE Act, including, but not limited to the successful completion of the required background checks and obtaining a Unique Identifier from the NMLS
WorkEnvironment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No or very limited physical effort is required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment.
AAP/EEO Statement
Gershman Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Gershman’s continuing policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as provided by law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
