External Mortgage Loan Officer

Why Join Us? 

Seattle Credit Union is proud to be an employer committed to the growth and prosperity of its employees, members, and the community. We work in a culture where voices are amplified to drive meaningful change and generate non-stop impact. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, such as employee-paid medical benefits, 401k matching, and generous time off, such as for volunteering and even to celebrate your birthday! We provide opportunities for employees to learn and grow while fostering an inclusive work culture, and we have a tremendously diverse workforce that drives our ability to innovate and maintain excellence. 

Seattle Credit Union is dedicated to helping our members achieve financial prosperity by providing education and banking services that meet their personal goals. We are Inclusive, Inventive and Invested. We are Seattle Credit Union - we build strong and trusting relationships in service of our Mission. Seattle Credit Union is proud to be intentional in recruiting, hiring, and promoting a workplace that is inclusive.  

JOB TITLE: External Mortgage Loan Officer

Functional Area:    Lending

Department:  Mortgage Lending

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Mortgage Loan Officer who is driven to have a positive impact on the employee and member experience. You are a strategic thinker with a bias for action. You have a relentless pursuit of excellence while bringing others along. You do not settle for mediocrity and are comfortable with challenging the status quo. If you’re always looking for more efficient and innovative ways of working, are thoughtful, intentional, and collaborative, we would love to talk to you!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At Seattle Credit Union, we believe great work starts with great people. As a mission-driven organization, we are committed to fostering leadership at every level and live our values of being inclusive, invested, and inventive while building strong relationships across our teams and the communities we serve. By welcoming every voice, encouraging creative thinking, problem-solving, and supporting continuous growth and collaboration, we empower our employees to thrive while helping make prosperity a reality for our members and the communities we serve.

The Mortgage Loan Officer will contribute to the team through their responsibility for originating quality residential mortgage loans under a variety of programs by establishing a solid referral base.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Responsible for producing high quality loans which meet investor guidelines and Seattle CU’s lending policy, while providing excellent member service.
• Responsible for meeting minimum sales production goals set by Sr. Management.
• Establishes and maintains a network of internal and external referral sources, to include individual and organizations likely to produce mortgage referrals such as Real Estate Brokers, Attorneys, Accountants, Builders, Financial Planners , and other business professionals.
• Promotes Seattle CU’s residential loan products by maintaining regular contact with referral sources to generate new mortgage business.
• Originates mortgage loans, pre-qualifies borrowers, counsel prospective buyers to resolve needs and match with appropriate Seattle CU programs.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in activities which promote homeownership, including homebuyer seminars, home shows, broker’s meetings and other home financing workshops.
• Maintains community involvement by serving on boards of organizations in relevant Credit Union approved areas to positively represent the Seattle CU in the local community.
• Ensures quality and timeliness of mortgage application documentation. Follows up with applicants for information as needed.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of Seattle CU’s mortgage and other company products and services; maintains general knowledge of the mortgage industry, including maintaining in-depth knowledge of state and federal mortgage laws and regulations.
• Responsible for complyin