Mortgage Loan Originator

First Western Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join their team. In this role, you will help high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals by delivering comprehensive mortgage solutions and providing exceptional customer service throughout the loan process. Responsibilities Individual annual sales goal component to be assigned in conjunction with the annual office sales goals On-going development of a referral network through prospecting, networking, cold-calling, and participating in community out-reach efforts that promote the Bank and home-ownership Consistently spend more than 50% of working time away from First Western's office(s) engaged in soliciting new mortgage loan business Provide exceptional customer service by overseeing each loan transaction through processing and closing, and effectively communicating updates to all parties to the transaction including Realtor(s) and referral partners Respond to all inquiries and referrals within 24 hours Meet applicants either face-to-face or over the phone Conduct interviews with potential applicants to determine the appropriate loan programs/products Analyze applicants' income, financial information, and credit history, including completing a preliminary qualification for the identified loan programs Present a full and complete loan application with supporting documentation to the operations team within 72 hours Complete all initial and subsequent loan disclosures with absolute accuracy and timeliness required by TILA, RESPA, and MDIA regulations Meet volume goals as established by the sales management team Attend all sales meetings and successfully complete all required training Skills Bachelor's Degree, Or equivalent work experience 1-3 years, Recent residential mortgage lending experience, preferably within a bank environment Active NMLS registration, Upon Hire Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Strong understanding of MS applications, database/CRM tools, loan origination application systems and loan pricing engines Solid understanding of mortgage regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the SAFE Act, Dodd-Frank, HMDA, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, Fair Lending, and the Fair Housing Act Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining a quality referral network Ability to analyze and calculate income from complex financial data Solid understanding of mortgage loan processing, underwriting, and closing Professional presentation, written and verbal communications skills Detail-oriented Benefits Strong Bonus Potential 401(k) Plan with Match Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits Access to Training & Professional Development Programs Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications Flex Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Health & Wellness Benefits Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays Company Overview We cater to the distinct needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners, offering a deeply personal and sophisticated financial experience. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is