Business Development Associate

Embrace Home Loans is a company focused on providing loan products and services. The Business Development Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the loan origination team by maintaining client relationships and managing marketing efforts to drive new business. Responsibilities Establish, develop and maintain client referral relationships with Realtors, builders, Developers, CPA’s, financial planners and make sales calls on potential or existing customers in order to develop new business and/or retain existing business Successfully manage marketing on social media for assigned Loan Officer or Branch Manager Receive incoming business from assigned Loan Officer or Branch Manager and address appropriately on behalf of manager Keep informed of trends, changes and developments in the local real estate market and competitor activity To keep up-to-date with changing rules, regulations and guidelines from FNMA, FHLMC, FHA and VA in addition to other investors and agencies To keep informed of all origination, processing, appraisal, underwriting and closing requirements for both company and investor guidelines pertaining to both governments insured and privately insured mortgages Negotiate price, terms and conditions with mortgages Maintain a professional image and standards consistent with company policies and procedures Coordinate customer interaction and interface with all parties involved on each individual loan that is originated from application to closing including, but not limited to: * Counseling and pre-qualifying potential homebuyers. * Taking a complete and accurate loan application. * Obtaining all necessary support documents along with the appropriate fees and lock-in information. * Overseeing the loan process by monitoring loan status and ensuring conformity with term. * Assisting in collecting additional documents and promptly communication loan status to all interested parties. * Obtaining loan documentation after closing as directed by corporate or senior management Follow through on all professional conditions and continued education requirements for licensure Occasionally participate in branch/headquarter meetings that require attendance Other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager or assigned Retail Loan Officer Skills Minimum of a high school diploma required Minimum 1+ years of loan originator experience, loan officer assistant experience, or strong sales experience with demonstrated potential to transfer skills to mortgage origination Minimum of 1+ year of marketing experience in sales environment Experience supporting a manager on a day to day basis or experience as an executive assistant Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills Interpersonal skills that forge professional relationships and support Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills Ability to read, write and communicate at a level consistent with the requirements of this position and to generate independents leads for new business To be knowledgeable and articulate regarding all aspects of the loan products offered such as FHA/VA, FHLMC, FNMA, JUMBO and all other Area, City, State, County and National loan programs that the company offers Strong skillset in social media marketing and ability to gain customer interaction with such marketing techniques Experience using Empower Loan Management Software preferred but training is provided Other systems/platforms are used daily such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, DocuSign, Social Media and more Reliable transportation and the operation of a motor vehicle from time to time in order to perform your required job duties Valid driver's license of the State they reside in At least 2 years of driving experience At least 18 years old College Degree in Business or Finance preferred, but not required Company Overview Embrace Home Loans full service direct mortgage lender It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is