Chief Mortgage Lender

Are you a seasoned mortgage professional with a knack for building lasting client relationships? This Chief Mortgage Lender role, paying $65,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience, is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable professional to drive mortgage lending operations and develop innovative strategies while providing top-notch service to clients through an amazing non-profit organization. If you have expertise in mortgage loans and a passion for helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams, don’t miss out on this opportunity!

The Chief Mortgage Lender will be responsible for originating and processing mortgage loan applications, offering expert advice to clients on various mortgage options, rates, and terms. They will guide clients through the loan process, ensuring they make well-informed decisions. This Chief Lender will develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, as well as build and maintain relationships with local non-profit organizations, banks, and other business partners.

Key responsibilities for this Chief Mortgage Lender include conducting thorough financial analyses and credit evaluations to determine loan eligibility and recommend suitable loan products. The Chief Mortgage Lender will collaborate closely with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to ensure efficient and timely loan processing. Maintaining accurate and complete loan files in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines is essential. As the main point of contact for clients and business relationships, the Chief Mortgage Lender will provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the loan process, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.

If you are a motivated professional with expertise in risk assessment, loan origination, and portfolio management, this is an incredible opportunity to grow in a role where you will develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and generate revenue effectively, all within a dynamic and solution-oriented environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in lending and a passion for financial innovation, apply today!

This is an in-person, onsite role in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, Approve and Manage Mortgage Loans
• Underwriting
• Review lending goals, make adjustments as necessary.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication to achieve project success.
• Administrative tasks for Special Projects: collecting, preparing and presenting information.
• Develop and maintain existing relationships with new lending partners throughout WNY.
• Provide exceptional customer and client service skills with the ability to nurture client relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 Years of Experience in Mortgage Loan Origination and Relationship Management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in mortgage software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) registration preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Generous PTO and Holidays

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.