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Mortgage Originator (MLO)

Builtwell Bank
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Job Summary

The position of Mortgage Loan Originator is primarily responsible for providing service to customers and prospective customers seeking Residential loans.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Originating a high volume of mortgage loans ($12 million or more annually) and developing business contacts by soliciting outside contacts such as realtors, builders, attorneys, etc.
  • Interviewing applicants and analyzing customer's financial status and earnings to determine most appropriate mortgage loan program.
  • Analyzing more complex personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns, including attached schedules.
  • Making preliminary determination of applicant's credit worthiness.
  • Calling on key existing and prospective customers, realtors and builders to establish relationships for loan referrals.
  • Providing advice and service to applicants requesting mortgage loan information.
  • Representing the bank in the community and at real estate industry functions to identify, develop and promote additional business.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

 Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent plus additional training equal to two years of college, or comparable work experience.
  • 2 years of residential lending experience.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to conduct seminars for business development and outreach.
  • Ability to interact with customers in a professional manner to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to effectively use applicable software.
  • Familiarity with all of the bank's products and services as well as basic Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines

Preferred Skills/Competencies

 Maintains a working understanding of, and complies with, applicable banking regulations as well as internal policies and procedures.

 

 

 

Salary : $12

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