Mercantile Bank of Michigan in Holland, MI is looking to hire a full-time Mortgage Sales Assistant. Do you have a passion for Real Estate? Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to build your career in Mortgage Sales? If so, please read on!
This Mortgage Sales Assistant position offers a competitive wage as well as individual and team-based sales commissions. You would also be eligible for a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), paid vacation and sick time, life insurance, a 401(k) with a match at 100% up to the first 5% of your contribution, discounted bank services, adoption assistance, exceptional training and development opportunities, and more! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN STORY
Founded in 1997 with the firm belief that our customers, employees, and communities are best served by financial institutions with local ties, we have a strong and extensive commercial and retail banking presence in Michigan. We work together to solve problems and are leaders in the industry when it comes to innovative products. As a community bank, we are able to offer products that are tailored to meet the unique needs of our local customers.
We hire people that are able to connect, listen, and deliver the best solutions to our customers and communicate with integrity every time. Our employees are actively involved in the communities we serve. We get that they spend almost as much time at work as they do at home, so they need an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. We get that attractive compensation and benefit plans are important. We get that feeling valued, accepted and respected is key. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the markets we serve. We are a great place to work and grow. So, come see for yourself why we have been named one of "West Michigan's 101 best and brightest companies to work for."
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MORTGAGE SALES ASSISTANT
As a Mortgage Sales Assistant, you work with top producing Mortgage Lenders in order to help them with their clients, applications, and servicing requests with the bigger goal of increasing their mortgage production. Your work will lead to increased client experiences and quicker closings.
You enjoy the fast-paced work environment that is filled with a variety of tasks and deadlines. You follow up with clients, manage the client's loan origination process from approval to close, work alongside other Mortgage team members (Underwriters, Processing and Post Close), enter important data in system, organize marketing campaigns through mail and social media, attend networking events and more.
You learn how to assist each Mortgage Lender you support and professionally divide your time between them. You work out of multiple offices so that you can meet the Mortgage Lender in person.
Embracing change, and learning, is what you love about Mortgages. You understand and follow changes in lending regulations, including TRID and HMDA. You know the ins and outs of Portfolio, Secondary Market and other investor guidelines. If you see something that can be improved, you say something! All team members have a voice when there is a better way to do something.
This is a great opportunity to, "Learn from the Best." By supporting top producing Mortgage Lenders, you have the opportunity to learn from them, while building your own network and brand as a future Mortgage Lender. This position allows for personal mortgage production up to roughly 24 units per year.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MORTGAGE SALES ASSISTANT
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three years' experience working in a professional business environment
- Two years' experience in mortgage is preferred
- Sales experience is preferred
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Registration with the national Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS), as created under the federal S.A.F.E. Act
If you would like to be a Mortgage Lender within the next five years, have excellent communication skills with a strong attention to detail. You are organized, driven and motivated by sales, but also like to work fast and think outside the box to solve problems, this might be the right job for you!
WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Overtime and/or hours outside office hours may be required during times of high volume.
READY TO JOIN OUR MORTGAGE TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this lending position, please fill out our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Check us out at #workformerc to learn more about our Mortgage Lending Team.
