Mortgage Banking Officers

Mortgage Banking Officer
Location: West Des Moines, IA
Status: Non-Exempt
Type: Full-Time
City: West Des Moines
State: IA
Benefits Package: Yes - Full Time Package
Address: 9350 University Ave, Ste 138

Overview:
At MidWestOne, our people are number one in everything we do. We are a community bank with a culture based on integrity and customer care. The people on our team are the foundation of our success. If you're ready to work for an organization that values you, develops your talents and helps you grow personally and professionally, then look no further. This position is responsible for the production and solicitation of a wide variety of residential real estate loans, working on a base plus commission compensation program. Reviews mortgage loan applications to determine if basic lending criteria are met. Ensures that customer needs are satisfied through effective customer service. Contributes to the Bank's profit projections through individual and department goals and strategies. Additionally, responsible for cross-sales and / or referrals of all bank products and services.

Responsibilities:
- Interviews applicants concerning their mortgage loan needs and desires.
- Initiates the process which determines the customer's financial condition in relation to acceptable risk within Bank policy guidelines.
- Submits loans and subsequent information to be processed for review and approval by residential mortgage underwriting.
- Ensures the growth of the Mortgage Department through the selection and development of new accounts and the expansion of the portfolio.
- Acts in an advisory capacity to other Officers, employees and customers on matters pertaining to mortgage services.
- Ensures that approved loans are closed following required procedures and that the documentation is complete.
- Calls on realtors and other sources of new business to increase referrals, build strategic partners and to promote the Bank and thereby enhance overall banking relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

The Perks:
- Competitive base compensation with additional performance-based incentives (incentives vary depending on role)
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Parental/Grandparent Leave, and more
- 100% vested 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flex spending plan & Health savings accounts with employer contribution
- Student Loan Debt Reduction Program & Tuition Assistance Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Employer provided group life insurance with option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family members
- Employer provided long term and short term disability insurance
- Additional Insurance options to meet your personal needs: Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Wellness Program
- Free banking services and other financial services discounts
- Take Your Dog to Work Day in June
- Employee Rally Day- a day of celebration and recognition!

Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- 3-5 years mortgage lending experience required.
- Will be required to register with the NMLS
- We RISE by lifting others. RISE stands for Retention, Innovation, Support, and Empowerment. Through RISE we aspire to create and sustain a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at work and in our communities. Our commitment to RISE is reflected in our operating principles, people and culture. We pledge to continuously learn, so we can understand and support the differences of individuals, embrace each other's strengths, and provide opportunities for all of us to work toward and achieve our full potential.