At Southern First, we believe banking is about people, and we're making a difference one client and one banker at a time. Rooted in service and family, our core values make up the foundation of our company and the way we do business. Those values include caring, serving, and loving others. Every day, our team proudly carries out our mission of impacting lives in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in beautiful Greenville, SC, Southern First is locally owned and growing Southeastern markets in three states. Our relationship-first approach to banking is backed by our commitment to investing in easy-to-use technology, giving our clients all of the tools they need to easily manage their finances whenever, wherever.
If you are passionate about impacting lives in our community and building long-lasting client relationships, we'd love for you to join our team. We care. We serve. We love.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists in providing quality loans for the financial institution by underwriting and evaluating residential mortgage applications originated by financial institution personnel. Recommends approval of client applications for residential loans or extensions of real estate loan lines of credit. Ability to effectively communicate while displaying the professional demeanor which is identified with Southern First Bank. Various other duties as may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive loan files originated by the financial institution and reviews files for all necessary forms and information according to FNMA and FHLMC underwriting guidelines.
- Analyze applicant's financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
- Submit applications to credit analyst for verification and recommendation.
- Make an underwriting decision for each loan.
- Confer with bank executives to aid in resolving mortgage application problems.
- Communicate with outside mortgage firms, financial institution mortgage loan officers and clients of the financial institution to underwrite files properly.
- Keep informed of current underwriting practices and assists in updating the financial institution's underwriting policies.
- Analyze potential loan markets to develop prospects for loan.
- Responsible for audits of loan files prior to and after funding is obtained.
- Work with appropriate areas within the bank in obtaining funding for loan files.
- Prepare records and reports as requested regarding loan file activity.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma with previous banking and/or financial experience.
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is preferable.
- Knowledge of basic lending and underwriting policies and procedures, including guidelines issued by FNMA and FHLMC.
- Minimum of five years previous lending experience, including at least three years actual underwriting experience.
- Must have DE and LAPP certifications.
- Knowledge of all federal and state regulations regarding lending and related departments.
- Skill in assessing quality of loans originated and purchased by the financial institution.
- Superior analytical thinking and mathematical skills.
- Accurate typing, spelling and grammar skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Interpersonal skills to represent the Bank in a positive way in dealing with clients and other team members
- Ability to adjust to change and a willingness to be a team player
- Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to exercise judgment and make decisions within scope of authority
- Ability to think and act quickly and to follow procedures
- Must have own transportation
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time as position involves majority of time spent at desk and computer
- Strong working knowledge of industry guidelines and financial institution products and services.
- Be able to work within the time frames of rate locks and at times less than 30 day closing requirement on sales contracts.
- Knowledgeable on applicable computer software systems to include work processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Thoroughly knowledgeable of mortgage products and services offered.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Must be able to sit at a desk and computer for long periods of time.
- Minimal travel required.