Mortgage Loan Officer

Kent, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

More than 135 years ago we started with core values that never go out of style: listen learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington Oregon Idaho and California we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility 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 with Banner Bank you will be part of our Mortgage Lending team awarded the 2020 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award by the Mortgage Bankers Association. This outstanding team delivers superior value to our clients by attracting and making real estate loans which meet Bank standards for economic value and safety to contribute to the long term profitability of the Banks operations.

In this role youll have the opportunity to:

Originate real estate loans from various sources: Realtor business developed through a structured outside calling program contractors (both Banner Bank customers and others) referrals from branch personnel general public through normal business relationships (i.e. service organizations friends acquaintances etc.) and walk-in and call-in customers.
Ensure originated loans are set up in the Banks computer system and processed through for submission to underwriting.
Identify opportunities and provide financing sheets for listings and Realtor/builder open houses. Attend weekend open houses and/or subdivisions for loan solicitation purposes.
Attend regular Realtor Association and Builder Association meetings.
Attend internal training sessions internal sales meetings and external training opportunities as assigned.
Take applications or meet with clients at Bank branch locations. Attend closing signing appointments as needed.
Promote home ownership through community outreach efforts specifically in the communities around designated branch location demonstrating inclusive marketing efforts to develop new leads loans and bank relationships. Conduct first time home buyer classes at or in close proximity to branch host booths at non-profit community events etc.
Comply with policies procedures security requirements and government regulations.

Education & Certifications

H.S. Diploma required
Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business or other related field preferred
NMLS registration required

Experience

3 years in of experience in residential mortgage origination 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.
Possess effective presentation verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of current market competition sales strategies trends and activity.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to real estate lending.

Travel

Up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly guarantee of $3600 (not including ramp-up period)
Excellent commission structure
Comprehensive employee benefits including: medical dental vision LTD STD and life
Paid vacation time sick time and 11 company paid holidays
401k (with up to 4% match)
Tuition reimbursement
Get more information at: Employee Benefits Banner Bank

Please take time to review Banner Banks Consent & Privacy notice before applying.

Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship marital status age disability or protected veteran status.

Banner Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings. Resumes submitted to any Banner Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Banner Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

A note on how we use AI:We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. While a sufficient interview pool is being generated a human review of all resumes is conducted. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. We also review our AI tools to monitor for potential bias and we comply with applicable legal requirements for the use of AI tools in this context.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority