Residential Mortgage Lender-Houston, TX

At Amegy Bank, people and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Everyone counts isn’t just a phrase. It is woven into all aspects of our organization. We know that to be successful in delivering the best to our clients, we must have a diverse and inclusive team with varied cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Join our team of caring bankers who support the growth of businesses, families, and the communities we serve. Let us help you transform your career. Amegy Bank, here you grow.

At Amegy, the possibilities are endless – come for the job, stay for a career.

We are looking for a Residential Mortgage Lender to provide top notch customer service to our clients and customers in the Houston Area.  If you are passionate about being part of a community, being a team player, and helping others reach their financial goals, then we are interested in speaking with you! 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for soliciting and bringing in mortgage business for the bank through previous contacts, relationships and referrals form real estate agents, builders, developers and branches.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines in the performance of loan originator duties.
• Interviews potential applicants to develop information concerning their needs, desires and other information.
• Obtains and review pertinent financial and credit data
• Responsible for assisting customers with information about loan types and interest rate options, locking interest rates as requested by the customer, preparing and sending initial disclosures to customers and submitting information to automated underwriting software.
• Ensures any re-disclosures are made timely
• May order appraisals through system, arrange for title search and obtain necessary documents.
• Responsible to communicate with the customer throughout the process and work with processors through closing.
• Originates residential home loan

Qualifications:

• Requires a college degree and 4+ years of mortgage lending origination experience required, including residential construction experience or other directly related experience
• A combination of education and experience may meet requirements
• Advanced knowledge of mortgage lending, processing, credit analysis, mortgage laws and regulations.
• Ability to successfully solicit loans
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure environment
• Ability to work with various types of computer software, including mortgage specific software.

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate of minimum wage plus commission. Commissions of 30-75 basis points per financed loan depending on loan type and customer qualifications

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products