Job Description

Mortgage Access Corp. D/B/A Weichert Financial Services is seeking a Mortgage Advisor in Downers Grove, IL or may work from their home office location. The Destination Manager-Direct (Lead Network) is responsible for originating residential mortgage loans applied for on the internet and through Franchise Affiliate relationships within their state license(s). The Destination Manager- Direct (Lead Network) works as an inside mortgage loan originator to originate new and maintain existing customer mortgage leads from various Internet and Affiliate channels for pre-approvals, purchase, and refinance mortgages. The position also recommends mortgage products for which the customer qualifies and in accordance with company and regulatory policies and procedures.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Responsible for making a heavy volume of outbound prospecting and fulfillment calls to internet generated leads in order to meet and exceed monthly production goals as assigned. Calls include interviewing potential customers to determine qualification for pre-approval, purchase, and refinance loans. •Maintains relationships with Affiliate real estate associates to generate business from Franchise Affiliate relationships. •Makes outbound calls and answers inbound phone lines to work leads within licensed states from telephone, web sites, lead portals, coverage of affiliated Realtors and their customers and various other marketing channels and initiatives as assigned. •Reviews online mortgage applications. Makes inquiries and collects the documents supporting the customer's income, assets, investments, debt, credit history, prior bankruptcies, judgments and liens, as well as the characteristics of the property and other similar information in order to assess a customer's financial circumstances. •Analyzes the customer's particular reasons for purchase or refinance, plus their financial background and reviews the availability of all loan products that might fit the customer's needs. •Works to ensure a successful loan origination process for internet and Franchise affiliate leads. Responsible for submission of complete and accurate mortgage loan packages that provide all of the information and documentation needed to make an underwriting decision, including executed Agreement of Sale (Binder in New York and Connecticut), and Good Faith Estimate Worksheet. •Advises the customer of the inherent risks and benefits of loan alternatives in order to recommend the most suitable product. •Performs all steps and functions necessary to assist the customer and loan operations to acquire, research/analyze, document, and make a decision on mortgage packages, including document collection, credit reports, income and assets, contracts of sale, etc. •Performs a daily review and maintenance of personal pipeline report for closing dates, application fee collection, interest rate lock expiration, and other essential data. •Stays up-to-date on changes in investor and secondary market and underwriting conditions that affect the Company's many loan products. •Updates the customer and loan operations staff on loan status on a regular basis. Stays up-to-date on availability of all products and provides customers with contact information of the appropriate Weichert product representative. •Responsible for the achievement of daily/monthly budget objectives for new loan registrations, closed loans, conversion rate, pricing compliance and customer service, and any other objectives as the Company may determine from time to time. •Fields customer complaints and provides problem resolution or escalates to department management as necessary. •Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

•High School Diploma or GED

•Individual state loan originator licenses necessary for specific states as required by the Company or in which employee engages in any mortgage loan origination activity

•Ability to determine appropriate interest rate quote to customer and to determine maximum qualification amounts based on investor guidelines

•Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines

•Understanding of Federal Regulations governing residential real estate lending

•Ability to apply investor guidelines to specific sales situations

•Ability to use discretion and judgment to recommend the most appropriate products to customers based on qualifications and needs identified by customer analysis

•Thorough understanding of loan product features based on investor guidelines

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products

•Ability to quickly gain proficiency in the Company's proprietary mortgage software products

•Ability to generate reports and spreadsheets in Excel, using statistical formulas

•Good oral and written communications skills

•Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

•Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions

•Strong attention to detail and solid time management skills

•Good problem solving skills

•Knowledge and ability to use typical office equipment (PC, calculator, fax machine, etc.)

Must meet and maintain all mortgage loan origination licensing requirements including continuing education requirements

Three (3) to four (4) years' experience as a mortgage loan originator preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Description

Established in 1980 to offer real estate-related financial assistance to the customers of Weichert, Realtors, Weichert Financial Services leads the way in full service, all under one roof, supplying mortgage loans and encompassing both Weichert Insurance Agency and several title insurance companies. Weichert Financial Services is continually working to provide all the mortgage and insurance services necessary for a smooth closing. That includes developing mortgage loan programs that fill the changing needs of its customers and the real estate market.