Licensed Loan Officer Assistant

Full Job Description Position Overview: Relationships are the backbone of Benchmark’s success. The Production Partner will maintain relationships with clients brought into Benchmark and is responsible for communicating, educating, and negotiating offers and terms of a residential mortgage loan. Ideal candidates for this position have a strong service-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and proven knowledge of mortgage lending compliance and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions of the Role: • Build relationships with individuals sourced from the Loan Officer in addition to providing education on mortgage options. • Analyze mortgage applications and determine the programs best meeting the needs of the consumer. • Gather required application data and provide initial documents and disclosures to the applicant. • Communicate and educate the consumer on qualified programs including benefits and risks. • Provide all applicable initial documents and disclosures to the loan processor. • Other duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Strong communication skills • Customer service oriented • High attention to detail • Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task • Knowledge of various loan products (FHA, VA, conventional, etc.) • General knowledge of credit reports and debt-to-income ratios • Ability to adapt to market changes • Knowledge of the mortgage loan process Experience Requirements: • One to two years loan processing required; loan origination experience preferred. Education/Licensing Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. • Licensed in market area and registered nationally in NMLS. • Professional certifications (CMB, CMC, CMPS) preferred. Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment. • Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant. • Requires normal hearing levels (corrected). • Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time. • Requires sitting, bending. • Works effectively with frequent interruptions. • Lifting requirements of 10 lbs. occasionally. • Minimal travel >5%. Along with a great culture and competitive pay, at Benchmark Mortgage our full-time employees are eligible for additional benefits including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with a Company match • Company-provided life insurance • AND MORE! • Health insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Compensation Package: • Bonus opportunities Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Experience: • VA home loans, guidelines, underwriting.: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: • NMLS (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply Job!