Mortgage Loan Originator

Fifth Third Bank

. Develop referral contacts including realtors, builders, and professional and personal contacts .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures, while maintaining compliance with federal lending regulations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing loan pipelines and delivering exceptional customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Residential Mortgage ProcessingUnderwriting GuidelinesFannie Mae Form 1003S.A.F.E. Act RegistrationLoan Prospector

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Hard Skills

Mortgage PoliciesLoan ProductsProcessing ProceduresEscalation ProtocolsDocumentation CollectionPipeline ManagementManagement ReportingSales TechniquesCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkDesire to Excel

Tools & Technologies

LOMASCredit ReportsMortgage Lending SystemsLaptop

Certifications & Qualifications

S.A.F.E. Act Registration

Industry Keywords

Conventional Lending GuidelinesGovernment Lending GuidelinesFederal Lending RegulationsReal Estate Lending

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop referral contacts including realtors, builders, and professional and personal contacts
Maintain knowledge of mortgage policies, procedures, loan products, processing procedures, underwriting guidelines, and departmental guidelines
Follow defined protocol for escalation exceptions
Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on a laptop
Use a laptop for communication, daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses, and transmitting loans to LOMAS
Collect appropriate documentation and deliver loan packages within management-set time frames
Manage the pipeline for originated loans through closing and complete required management reports
Communicate timely updates and progress reports to branches and applicants
Maintain high levels of customer service while managing applicant and support staff expectations
Attend and participate in Consumer Lending meetings as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent mandatory
Four-year college degree preferred
Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines
Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures
Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending
Demonstrated organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills
Proven computer skills
Basic sales technique skills
Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment
S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
Must complete Fannie Mae form 1003 applications and use mortgage lending systems, credit reports, Loan Prospector, and LOMAS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation
Comprehensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional and social well-being
Benefits for employees and their families
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive culture