U.S. Bank

Mortgage Loan Originator

U.S. Bank
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mortgage loan origination, underwriting processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to drive sales and maintain strong client relationships within the assigned market.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mortgage Loan OriginationNMLS RegistrationSales ExperienceKnowledge of Underwriting RequirementsExcellent Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Originate mortgage loans in an assigned metropolitan territory
  • Take mortgage loan applications
  • Conduct preliminary underwriting reviews
  • Submit loan applications to processing and underwriting for approval
  • Follow up to secure documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing
  • Solicit loan sales and conduct sales-related activities away from U.S. Bank locations
  • Spend at least 50% of work time conducting activities away from U.S. Bank locations
  • Conduct mortgage sales activities in the assigned market
  • Drive at least 2 hours per week

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, with ongoing compliance with all legal or regulatory registration requirements
  • 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 comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies
  • Ability to drive 2 or more hours per week
  • Self-starter with excellent sales ability and ability to work independently
  • Established referral base within assigned market preferred
  • Knowledge of mortgage insurance pricing and underwriting requirements
  • Working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, local bonding programs, and private investor underwriting requirements
  • Familiarity with local, state, and national laws, including zoning ordinances, Truth-in-Lending, RESPA, and energy audit requirements
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to analyze financial information
  • 2+ years of proven success in mortgage loan origination, consistently meeting or exceeding production goals

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 and pension

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Hard Skills
Mortgage Loan ApplicationsPreliminary Underwriting ReviewsMortgage Insurance PricingFNMA KnowledgeFHLMC KnowledgeFHA KnowledgeVA KnowledgeFinancial AnalysisProduction Goals AchievementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Self-StarterExcellent Sales AbilityAbility to Work Independently
Certifications & Qualifications
NMLS Registration
Industry Keywords
S.A.F.E. ActTruth-in-LendingRESPAZoning OrdinancesLocal Bonding ProgramsEnergy Audit Requirements