Mortgage Loan Originator, La Crosse WI - MORTG001513-00001

Altra Federal Credit Union is adding an additional Full Time Mortgage Loan Originator to our Real Estate department at the La Crosse Losey Blvd. office! As a Mortgage Loan Originator, you will assist our members with all their home buying or home building financial needs!

Mortgage Loan Originators concentrate on cultivating relationships with local realtors and builders, networking with local businesses, and actively promoting Altra through participation in community events and seminars. Originators embrace industry trends and new technology, streamlining origination processes to continuously improve the member experience.

Additional responsibilities include:

Conducting mortgage loan interviews

Origination of complete and accurate loan applications

Maintaining compliance with all internal and external mortgage lending regulations and policies

Cross-selling Altra productsand services that best meet the members' needs and aspirations, allowing them the financial freedoms and opportunities to live their best lives! Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, GED or HSED. An Associate’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of lending experience is preferred. Some loan origination experience is preferred and experience with originating mortgage loans for sale to the secondary market, constructions loans and FHA / VA loans would be helpful.

Must have a strong understanding of all areas of mortgage lending compliance, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with people effectively. Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all credit union matters, as well having the ability to make second decisions and solve difficult problems effectively. The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently to meet strict deadlines, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are a must. Working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and Office 365), and mortgage lending software programs are required.

This position is full time, 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday between the operating hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and is located at the La Crosse Losey Blvd. office in La Crosse, WI. Some flexibility is required to attend community events; this could include hours on Saturdays and Sundays, and possibly evening hours.

Why join the Altra team?

Commitment to community engagement with a focus on youth initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion; financial literacy; and Altra Gives Back campaigns, focused on giving back to the communities we serve!

Professional growth and advancement opportunities – job shadows, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of Altra) and peer mentorship programs, on-site training, tuition assistance, and our very own Altra University!

An Innovative and forward-thinking culture driven by our dedicated Business Innovation team.

An award-winning wellness program that promotes a work life balance and healthy living! Monthly challenges, employee assistance and chaplaincy services, membership discounts, a Fitbit for all employees on Day 1, and an on-site fitness center at our Onalaska Operations Center! Altra is proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company three years in a row; 96% of our employees say Altra is a great place to work! At Altra, we invest in each other and work together to make a difference in the communities we serve and to help people live their best life!

We support diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team, it’s where YOU belong!

Experience

Preferred

An Associate’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred.

Some loan origination experience is preferred and experience with originating mortgage loans for sale to the secondary market, constructions loans and FHA / VA loans would be helpful.

A minimum of three (3) years of lending experience is preferred. Education

Required

High School or GED or better

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

Associates or better in Business Administration or related field