Contact previous customers and prequalified borrowers via outreach sales calls, emails, text messages, etc. to keep in touch, solicit referrals, and solicit new applications
Solicit business by contacting prequalified applicants, take applications, price the loan, and set up borrower call with the Mortgage Specialist
Follow-up and maintain contact with all borrowers who have applied for a prequalification until they find their home and apply for mortgage financing
Contact previous customers to solicit future refinance or purchase business via purposeful contact attempts
Take applications as needed or direct the borrower to apply on the company website
Communicate with borrowers throughout application to closing phase, providing updates and answering questions about the process
Follow-up with borrowers who have not completed the application process to answer questions and encourage completion
Utilize Encompass, ERMA (CRM system), Microsoft Co-Pilot, and other technology for communication, rates, credit reports, underwriting responses, and transmitting loans to processing
Analyze borrower’s financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting the mortgage loan
Schedule meetings between the borrower and Mortgage Specialist to review options
Continuously track results from all contact attempts and update management as requested
Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them
Maintain high levels of customer service while managing applicant and support staff expectations
Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, underwriting, and departmental guidelines
Maintain compliance with all Federal and State regulations; complete annual state-specific Continuing Education requirements to maintain licensure
Support the company’s “raving fan service” culture through ongoing customer contact and superior product knowledge
Any other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Possession of appropriate state-specific mortgage banking license(s) or ability to pass National Mortgage Licensing Exam and obtain licenses within an acceptable timeframe (60 days); assistance provided
Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a role entailing customer service and/or sales responsibilities (preference for prior call/call center experience)
Credit history must be in Good Standing with no recent bankruptcy filings, no accounts in collections, and payments in current status verifiable by a current Credit Report
Ability to learn, retain, and apply knowledge of mortgage lending guidelines (conventional, government, federal regulations), residential processing, underwriting, and closing procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Encompass experience preferred
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with a pleasant, professional and energetic phone presence; must be comfortable talking all day
Persuasive communicator with a sales-driven mindset
Team-oriented with strong customer service and organizational skills
Strong reading comprehension and written communication skills
Independent problem-solver with sound judgment
Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions