Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant (Remote - WA, ID, OR, CA)

More than 130 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. Our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes names us one of the Best 100 Banks in America the past eight consecutive years and Newsweek names Banner one of the Most Trustworthy Companies the past four years.
With more than $15 billion in assets and over 150 locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
As a Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant with Banner Bank you will support the functions of a high producing Loan Officer by performing clerical duties, including verifying, compiling, and completing mortgage loan application information and providing exceptional customer service.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

• Facilitate and maintain communication between Loan Officer, client, real estate agents, branch staff, insurance agents, closing agents, and outside vendors to ensure timely processing of the loan file.
• Responsible for managing pipeline schedules and deadline times on all loans. Run pipeline and closed loan summary reports.
• Assist in mailings and other marketing projects.
• Responsible for following up on missing or needed items from borrowers. Enter loan applicant data using processing software. Maintain and update client data base information.
• Responsible for pulling credit reports per Loan Officer requests.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of loan programs, procedures, lending guidelines and technological resources.
• Perform various administrative duties as assigned.
• Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in residential mortgage loan processing and/or underwriting (Conventional and Government, purchase and refinance) required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven history of success in consistent closing and funding of loans to meet sales goals.
• Knowledge of mortgage loan origination processes and procedures, regulations, and underwriting. Working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC and governmental guidelines.
• Possess effective presentation, verbal and written communication, and customer service skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high production, fast paced, and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to analyze complex loan structuring to maximize …