U.S. Bank

Mortgage Loan Originator

U.S. Bank
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeVail • Colorado • 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 originating mortgage loans, conducting underwriting reviews, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Possesses strong sales abilities and a thorough understanding of mortgage pricing and underwriting standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
National Mortgage Licensing Service (NMLS) RegistrationMortgage Underwriting KnowledgeSales ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsEstablished Referral Base

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
  • Drive two or more 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 and 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
  • Self-starter with excellent sales ability and ability to work independently
  • Established referral base within assigned market
  • Thorough knowledge of pricing and underwriting requirements of various mortgage insurance companies
  • Working knowledge of underwriting requirements for FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, local bonding programs, and private investors
  • 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
  • Sales oriented
  • Ability to work on site at least three days per week if located near a U.S. Bank location

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
  • Disability accommodations during the application or hiring process

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Hard Skills
Mortgage Loan OriginationPreliminary Underwriting ReviewLoan Application ProcessingFinancial AnalysisKnowledge of FNMA Underwriting RequirementsKnowledge of FHA Underwriting RequirementsKnowledge of VA Underwriting RequirementsKnowledge of Truth-in-LendingKnowledge of RESPAKnowledge of Zoning Ordinances
Soft Skills
Self-StarterSales OrientedAbility to Work Independently
Certifications & Qualifications
NMLS Registration
Industry Keywords
Mortgage InsuranceLocal Bonding ProgramsPrivate InvestorsEnergy Audit Requirements