AVP/Mortgage Loan Originator

Starting salary ($67,000 ) and Commission ($200 per closed loan)

Are you a motivated and experienced lender fluent in both English and Spanish who thrives on helping others achieve their dreams?

Lake City Bank is hiring a bilingual (Spanish/English) AVP, Mortgage Loan Originator to serve the Elkhart County market. This role requires regular communication with Spanish-speaking clients, and candidates must be able to read, write, and speak both languages proficiently. We strongly prefer applicants with established ties to the Latino community in Elkhart County.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and originate residential mortgage applications for conventional, portfolio, and construction products.
• Meet with clients to assess their financial situation, explain loan options, and recommend the best products based on their needs and qualifications.
• Assist clients in completing compliant and accurate loan applications via Empower.
• Ensure all loan documentation complies with applicable federal, state, and company guidelines by staying up to date on changes in lending laws, regulations and market trends.
• Proactively develop, grow, and maintain strong relationships with key community development organizations within the areas Lake City Bank serves.
  
  

Required Qualifications Include

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of banking and/or mortgage lending experience.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English
• Ability to pass the required NMLS registration process in accordance with the SAFE Act.
• Personal computer competency, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous mortgage processing experience helpful.
  
  

Lake City Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace. Employment at Lake City Bank is based solely on business needs, a person’s merit, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lake City Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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