Mortgage Loan Originator (Bozeman)

First Western is seeking an Mortgage Loan Originator to join our team! Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team.

As a Mortgage Loan Originator at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Bozeman Mortgage team to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

What You Will Do

: Recognized as a trusted mortgage origination expert and trusted advisor in the market based on long standing relationships with a wide variety of referral partners. Consistently spend more than 50% of working time away from First Western’s office(s) engaged in soliciting new mortgage loan business.

Requirements

and investor guidelines including FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, USDA, DPA Programs, JUMBO and FHLB products. On-going development of a referral network through prospecting, networking, cold-calling, and participating in community out-reach efforts that promote the Bank and home-ownership. Provide exceptional customer service by overseeing each loan transaction through processing and closing, and effectively communicating updates to all parties to the transaction including Realtor(s) and referral partners.

Conduct interviews with potential applicants to determine the appropriate loan programs/products. Analyze applicants’ income, financial information, and credit history, including completing a preliminary qualification for the identified loan programs. Present a full and complete loan application with supporting documentation to the operations team within 72 hours.

Complete all initial and subsequent loan disclosures with absolute accuracy and timeliness required by TILA, RESPA, and MDIA regulations. Meet volume goals as established by the sales management team.

, including but not limited to the SAFE Act, Dodd-Frank, HMDA, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, Fair Lending, and the Fair Housing Act Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining a quality referral network Ability to analyze and calculate income from complex financial data Solid understanding of mortgage loan processing, underwriting, and closing Professional presentation, written and verbal communications skills Detail-oriented Ability to work independently and with an operations team Focus on providing outstanding customer service and meeting critical deadlines Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree, Or equivalent work experience, Required Experience Level Experience Details Required/Preferred 1-3 years, Recent residential mortgage lending experience, preferably within a bank environment, Required License/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred Active NMLS registration, Upon Hire, Required What You Receive: At First Western, we pride ourselves on our culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Compensation

package, and a comprehensive

Benefits

program.

- Access to Training Professional Development Programs - Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications - Flex S