First Northern Bank · 1 day ago
SVP/Mortgage Sales Team Leader
First Northern Bank is preparing for an upcoming retirement and is seeking a Mortgage Sales Team Leader to manage their consumer lending program. The role involves expanding mortgage products and HELOCs, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team to drive growth and profitability.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a consumer lending strategy focused on first mortgages and HELOCs, aligned with the Bank’s strategic goals. Monitor market trends and customer needs to make recommendations for potential future consumer lending products as the Bank evaluates opportunities for growth
Maintain and modify mortgage and consumer lending products, pricing strategies, and underwriting guidelines, as necessary
Develop marketing strategies to promote consumer lending products and services
Be fully accountable for the growth, profitability, and long-term success of the consumer lending business line, ensuring sustainable performance and competitive positioning
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including RESPA, HMDA, ECOA, Reg Z, TRID, FCRA, Flood, and other applicable laws
Drive origination volume through relationship-building, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and a strong internal referral culture that fosters collaboration across the organization
Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices
Oversee quality assurance and audit processes for mortgage and consumer lending operations
Recruit, train, and manage a team of mortgage loan officers, processors, and support staff
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service excellence, and continuous improvement
Implement efficient workflows and technology solutions to streamline the lending process
Monitor performance metrics, loan quality, and profitability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field required
Minimum 7 years of mortgage lending experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role required
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive knowledge of the mortgage business including secondary market underwriting guidelines, complex financial documents, wide range of different mortgage products and other skills necessary for success
Experience with community banking and local market dynamics
Familiarity with mortgage technology platforms and LOS systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Excellent compensation and benefits package
Generous time off programs
Bonus program
Profit-sharing
Discounted stock purchase program
Excellent growth and development opportunities
And much more!
Company
First Northern Bank
First Northern Bank was established in 1910 and has remained faithful to its roots as an institution formed to address specific personalized needs.
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1996-04-01IPO
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