• Mar 30, 2026

Mortgage Loan Originator

GFA is seeking a motivated and member-focused Mortgage Loan Originator to guide borrowers through the home financing process from application to closing.

As a Mortgage Loan Originator, the right individual will be responsible for the solicitation of new mortgage business throughout GFA’s entire field of membership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Sales and Networking 80%

• Originate real estate loans (first mortgage and equities) using a variety of tools and networking opportunities.
• Develop a strong realtor network.
• Promote and cross-sell credit union services to deepen member relationships.
• Initiates the mortgage loan process through interviewing applicants, counseling and guiding them through the real estate lending process.
• Submit applications to underwriting and communicate decisions (approvals, denials, or counteroffers) to applicants.

Service 20%

• Work closely with lending support team to ensure quality service and control.
• Manage online application process, ensuring leads are acted on timely, loans are closed timely and quality is exceptional.
• Provide the appropriate level of oversight: manage the pipeline to ensure that loans are closed and that leads and pre-qualifications are turned into sales.
• Ensure all applications are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Analyze credit reports and assess applicant qualifications within established lending guidelines.
• Prepare required disclosures, ensuring timely and accurate delivery through the member’s chosen channel.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Model and promote the behaviors of the Credit Union’s core values, actively work to enhance the member and employee experience throughout the Credit Union.
• Participate in the Credit Union’s Community/Civic Engagement Program which requires participation in one community event each calendar year.
• Act as a role model for staff by completing tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Demonstrate a commitment to learning by cross training on other functions as required.
• Participate, complete and attend mandatory training and/or online assignment for regulatory compliance.
• Adheres to and complies with Credit Union and regulatory agencies (i.e., NCUA, State, Federal) policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• 3+ years of real estate sales/origination experience
• Must become registered as a GFA Federal Credit Union Mortgage Loan Originator with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
• Strong knowledge of regulations/compliance in residential lending
• Successful candidates are driven by a commission-based compensation structure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as math skills
• Organization, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, maintaining a high degree of detail and accuracy
• Microsoft Office Suite

GFA offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401K with match and more. For more information visit our careers page.

GFA is an equal opportunity employer. Federal Law prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants with respect to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetic information or disability.

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