Opportunity Resource Fund seeks an experienced, empathetic, and highly motivated individual to fill this new role on our team in the Greater Grand Rapids area/West side of Michigan. The ideal candidate has experience with new loan volumes of $12 million annually, community lending, and seeks to use these experiences to benefit the communities OppFund serves. This is not your typical high-volume, 80 hour per week mortgage lender role - OppFund's values align with serving others and helping them with a path to home ownership while allowing our team to have a meaningful work-life balance.
About Opportunity Resource Fund - https://oppfund.org/
Mission & Vision: Opportunity Resource Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing loans to create equitable, economic, and sustainable opportunities throughout Michigan - one person, one job, one home at a time. We envision homes providing shelter for generations of families; successful small businesses creating jobs; and vibrant community facilities.
Position Summary: The Mortgage Loan Originator supports Opportunity Resource Fund's mission by originating all single-family mortgages. The Mortgage Loan Originator is responsible for understanding borrowers' loan needs and loan options available to them. The Mortgage Loan Originator ensures compliance with all state and federal guidelines and requirements in all mortgage loan activities.
Compensation & Benefits: Generous Base Salary + Incentive Plan Pay, Full-time, Exempt
Company-paid training, excellent health/dental/vision benefits, 403(b) with match, and company paid life/STD/LTD. Work/life balance with paid time off and generous paid holiday schedule.
Education & Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree or coursework in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred. Must be a licensed MLO in Michigan and maintain licensing throughout the course of employment.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of previous experience working with single-family mortgages utilizing Fannie Mae, HUD, FHA, and MSHDA loans is required. Previous experience working with non-profit organizations is preferred.
Other Requirements: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, is detail oriented, thorough, inquisitive, confident, organized, and results driven. Compassionately and ethically serves a diverse population. Technologically savvy with advanced computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), database programs, Internet, and various cloud-based systems. Strong financial acumen and mathematical skills. Must have valid driver license and reliable transportation to travel to locations throughout the region. See full job description for additional position information.
Primary Work Location: The Mortgage Loan Originator must reside in Michigan and be willing to travel throughout the state as needed. Hybrid with onsite attendance in OppFund's Grand Rapids office is required.
