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Mortgage Loan Originator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phoenix, AZ - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 65000 - 75000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client is a well-established member-focused credit union with a strong regional presence and a growing mortgage division. They sit at the intersection of the credit union and broker worlds offering the stability of W-2 employment and a robust member referral network alongside a high-autonomy performance-driven environment. They are actively expanding their outside mortgage origination team in the Lansing MI market and are looking for a motivated relationship-driven Mortgage Loan Originator to establish and grow their presence in the community. This is an opportunity for an up-and-coming producer to build a book grow into the role and be part of a team that invests in its people for the long haul.
Responsibilities
- Prospect build and maintain relationships with realtors builders and community partners to generate self-sourced mortgage business
- Interview applicants take loan applications and guide borrowers through the mortgage process from prequalification to closing
- Represent the credit union at realtor and builder meetings association events and community networking functions
- Analyze lending situations to identify opportunities to further assist borrowers and deepen the member relationship
- Cross-sell additional credit union products and educate borrowers on the benefits of membership
- Ensure all loan documentation is accurate complete and compliant with applicable federal and state regulations
- Stay current on market trends lending guidelines and mortgage products; share relevant updates with appropriate team members
- Provide periodic production reports and participate in product development and training initiatives as needed
Requirements
- 35 years of mortgage loan origination experience required retail-to-mortgage transition candidates will not be considered for this market
- Active NMLS license in the state of Michigan (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Demonstrated track record of self-generated purchase business primarily driven by realtor and community relationships
- Bachelors degree in Business or related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of mortgage loan programs secondary market requirements and federal/state lending regulations (including Regulation Z FCRA FHA/VA products)
- Excellent communication organization and time management skills
- Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating with significant autonomy no assigned office minimal direct oversight
- History of institutional loyalty; this role is built for someone looking to grow with an organization not a frequent mover
- Production target: $812M annually
