Mortgage Loan Officer jobs in Lafayette, LA

Location: On site at location listed in job posting.

Summary

Do you want to help people in one of the biggest purchases of their lives? Being a mortgage loan officer is a meaningful role for you to assist both first-time and seasoned homebuyers with real estate transactions. This role puts you in the driver’s seat to build a great team and establish good rapport with new and existing clients in the area. Develop business relationships, get involved in the community, and realize your success by joining the Mortgage team.
There are very few career options that are as lucrative as a mortgage loan officer. You’ll have the opportunity to achieve extraordinary income that is well into six figures based on your personal production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for soliciting and servicing a variety of residential mortgage loans.
Interviews applicants, collects financial data and documents, and makes recommendations regarding the loan products that best meet the borrower's needs.
Assists buyers in the purchase process through closing.
Make external and internal sales calls.
Comply with regulatory, secondary market and bank policies and guidelines.
All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
High school diploma or GED with some college preferred and at least 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of real estate loan documentation preferred.
Working knowledge of lending regulations preferred.

First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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