Posted March 18, 2010



Job Position Residential Loan Officer
   
Reports to: Residential Lending Manager
Department: Loan Origination
Supervises: 0
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field or equivalent plus a proven track record in mortgage origination.
Experience: Minimum of four (4) years FHA/VA and conventional mortgage origination experience.

Description:  
Position Summary: The Residential Loan Officer establishes and maintains relationships with Realtors, Builders and customers. Makes sales calls to generate leads for referrals of residential loans. Interviews applicants and takes residential loan applications. Analyzes and screens preliminary requests on various types of residential loans. Recommends loan programs that are suitable to the applicant. Informs all interested parties of loan status and approval. Provides continuing education to Realtors and Builders on loan programs.

Internal: Daily contact with Processing, Closing, Underwriting and Secondary Marketing staff. Frequent contact with Residential Lending Manager, Senior Management and Bank branches.

External: Frequent contact with loan applicants, Realtors, Builders, Title Companies and/or closing attorneys.

Federal Trust Bank offers Health Care benefits and a matching 401(k) plan. Compensation is commissioned only.
Requirements:
  1.  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related area or equivalent plus a proven track record in mortgage origination.
  2. Minimum of four (4) years FHA/VA and conventional mortgage origination experience.
    Construction Lending knowledge a plus.
  3.  Good working knowledge of the residential lending products offered and understanding of the Bank products and services.
  4.  Good working knowledge of industry residential underwriting guidelines for FHA, VA,
    USDA and Conventional Loans.
  5.  Excellent time management, organizational and cross-selling skills.
  6.  Strong written and oral communication skills.
  7.  Proven public relations skills at a level consistent with this position to generate
    independent leads for new business.
  8.  Must be able to work flexible hours and be willing to travel.
  9.  Must possess a valid driver’s license in the appropriate State.


Federal Trust Bank promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees so long as this does not create an undue hardship on the company. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and/or directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.  Federal Trust is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D.

All employees are responsible for regulatory compliance as it relates to their position. Department managers are to be primarily responsible for maintaining proficient knowledge and day-to-day compliance with any laws or regulations relative to their departments. In addition, it is the responsibility of the department managers to notify the Compliance Officer if at any time they become aware of a situation which may place the Bank at risk of being out of compliance.

All employees have a responsibility to understand the Bank Secrecy Act as it relates to their job and to identify and report qualifying transactions to the Bank Secrecy Act Officer.