Mortgage Loan Originator

U.S. Bank

. Originate mortgage loans in an assigned metropolitan territory .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in originating mortgage loans, conducting preliminary underwriting reviews, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to engage in sales activities and collaborate with mortgage insurance companies and investors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NMLS RegistrationMortgage Loan OriginationPreliminary Underwriting ReviewSales ExperienceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Mortgage Loan OriginationPreliminary Underwriting ReviewSales TechniquesDocument ManagementLoan Application Processing

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

NMLS Registration

Industry Keywords

FNMAFHLMCFHAVALocal Bonding Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Originate mortgage loans in an assigned metropolitan territory
Take applications and conduct preliminary underwriting reviews
Submit loan applications to processing and underwriting for approval
Follow up to secure documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing
Make and solicit loan sales and conduct sales-related activities away from U.S. Bank locations
Spend at least 50% of time conducting activities away from U.S. Bank locations
Drive 2 or more hours per week
Work with mortgage insurance companies, FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, local bonding programs, and private investors as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

National Mortgage Licensing Service (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z and ongoing compliance with all legal or regulatory registration requirements, including maintaining a satisfactory criminal and credit record
High school degree or equivalent
Two or more years of Mortgage, Sales, or Real Estate experience
Ability to work on site at least three days per week if located near one of U.S. Bank's locations
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution
Pension