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Bank of America

Community Lending Officer - Clifton

Bank of America, Clifton, New Jersey, us, 07015

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This job is responsible for managing the end-to-end consumer mortgage referral requests primarily for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) clients in underserved markets. Key responsibilities include connecting with internal and external centers of influence (i.e. financial center partners, realtors, etc.) to originate mortgage transactions, identifying relationship deepening opportunities with clients, and facilitating the loan process from application to close. Job expectations include providing home buyer education via workshops and contacting with clients and partners virtually or in-person. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements.

Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

Originates loans from multiple internal and external referral sources

Understands the local Affordable Housing Market, Housing Assistance Programs, and experience, providing thoughtful lending solutions and guidance to Low to Moderate Income and First Time Homebuyers

Achieves production goals as defined by the business

Maintains a quality network of business relationships that serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities

Provides exceptional customer service including maintaining thorough knowledge of lending programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Conducts monthly Home Buyer Workshops and Business Development meetings

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience in loan originations and/or home buyer education

Knowledge of conventional and/or government guidelines as well as affordable mortgage products and programs

Knowledge of processing underwriting and/or closing procedures/federal lending regulations governing real estate lending

Ability to organize and deliver Home Buyer Workshop presentations

Knowledge of community housing counseling agencies

Knowledge of community grant / downpayment programs

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Self-motivated and highly organized

Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks

Desired Qualifications

Experience in first mortgage and HELOC

Familiar with FHA and HUD guidelines

Knowledge of local competition product offerings and real estate market dynamics

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications and previous experience using laptop technology for client communication purposes including accessing rate, credit and loan status information

Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple taskssimultaneously

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across a variety of audiences

Ability to analyze and comprehend complex financial data and provide appropriate financial solutions

Professional and effective interpersonal skills

Skills

Customer and Client Focus

Oral Communications

Credit Documentation Requirements

Written Communications

Business Development

Credit and Risk AssessmentData Collection and Entry

Pipeline Management

Minimum Education Requirement High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Age requirement: Must at least be 18 years of age.

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