Columbia Credit Union
VP Home Lending
Columbia Credit Union, Vancouver, WA
About Columbia Credit Union
Columbia CU is a full-service financial institution with $2.3 billion in assets, over 100k members and we pride ourselves in our commitment to "Making Life Better" in the communities we serve. Since 1952, our commitment toward "Making Life Better" has earned us accolades and we are honored to be the recipient of several local community recognitions:
Columbia CU Guiding Principles
Vision: The most trusted, respected, and sought-after financial institution, providing innovative solutions and support for our employees, members, and communities we serve.
Mission: Bringing people together to make life better for themselves and their communities.
Value Proposition: Earning your trust with knowledgeable people and digital options so you can bank "Columbia" how and when you want.
Leadership Philosophy: Leaders at Columbia CU inspire enthusiasm and accountability that drive our mission. Leaders build engagement and communicate honestly and openly. By rallying everyone around our shared vision, Leaders model and expect the best from individuals and teams.
Core Values
People - We have a passion for helping each other and our members.
Community - We have a passion for contributing to the success and growth of the communities we serve.
Financial Wellness - We have a passion for providing the financial education, tools and assistance that create financial wellness and stability for our organization, each other, our members and the communities we serve.
Benefits
About The Role
This position recruits, hires, trains and manages a team of new and existing staff to maximize mortgage loan sales efforts. Responsible for residential loan production goals which include developing and administering all loan programs, supervising the review of the loans for approval, developing policies and procedures to meet regulatory and secondary market requirements and coordinating the training of lending personnel. Assists in advancing the strategic direction of the Credit Union.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of credit union operating procedures, the ability to liaison between multiple credit union departments, is responsive to senior management requirements and operates in prescribed budget. This manager is highly member-focused while insuring that staff consistently provides high levels of member service. Leads strong sales strategy and guides sales initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION
Columbia Credit Union follows all required COVID 19 health protocols
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA
Must be 18 or older to apply
Columbia CU is a full-service financial institution with $2.3 billion in assets, over 100k members and we pride ourselves in our commitment to "Making Life Better" in the communities we serve. Since 1952, our commitment toward "Making Life Better" has earned us accolades and we are honored to be the recipient of several local community recognitions:
- Best of Clark County Award / The Columbian: 2008-2023
- Best in Business Award / Vancouver Business Journal: 2013-2023
- Corporate Philanthropy Award / Portland Business Journal: 2017-2023
Columbia CU Guiding Principles
Vision: The most trusted, respected, and sought-after financial institution, providing innovative solutions and support for our employees, members, and communities we serve.
Mission: Bringing people together to make life better for themselves and their communities.
Value Proposition: Earning your trust with knowledgeable people and digital options so you can bank "Columbia" how and when you want.
Leadership Philosophy: Leaders at Columbia CU inspire enthusiasm and accountability that drive our mission. Leaders build engagement and communicate honestly and openly. By rallying everyone around our shared vision, Leaders model and expect the best from individuals and teams.
Core Values
People - We have a passion for helping each other and our members.
Community - We have a passion for contributing to the success and growth of the communities we serve.
Financial Wellness - We have a passion for providing the financial education, tools and assistance that create financial wellness and stability for our organization, each other, our members and the communities we serve.
Benefits
- 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employee - eligible the 1st of the month following hire date
- Accrued PTO, Accrued Extended Sick Time and 11 Paid Bank Holidays
- 401k Match- 100% match up to 6% employee contribution
- Tuition Assistance
- And More!
About The Role
This position recruits, hires, trains and manages a team of new and existing staff to maximize mortgage loan sales efforts. Responsible for residential loan production goals which include developing and administering all loan programs, supervising the review of the loans for approval, developing policies and procedures to meet regulatory and secondary market requirements and coordinating the training of lending personnel. Assists in advancing the strategic direction of the Credit Union.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of credit union operating procedures, the ability to liaison between multiple credit union departments, is responsive to senior management requirements and operates in prescribed budget. This manager is highly member-focused while insuring that staff consistently provides high levels of member service. Leads strong sales strategy and guides sales initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads and directs sales, service and business development activities to achieve targeted results in the categories of mortgage production for investor and portfolio loans.
- Makes proactive calls to high-value realtors and builders in order to identify potential opportunities for production.
- Counsels with and assists in the training and development of all subordinates.
- Actively coaches and models' behaviors concerning sales and services. Uses all sales tools, including profiling of customers' needs through the use of various technologies and sales coaching tools to ensure a consistent and valued member experience.
- Reviews loan applications from loan originators and inspects documents received to ensure all necessary forms have been completed prior to starting loan packaging procedures.
- Supervises loan origination assuring compliance with all related laws and regulations.
- Provides on-the-job training to new employees; explains methods and procedures.
- Actively participates in the local real estate community by attending real estate board sponsored events and functions.
- Keeps informed of trends and developments in the local real estate market, as well as changing rules and regulations pertaining to both portfolio and investor mortgages.
- Assists with special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related.
- Three years experience managing mortgage loan sales.
- History of managing team of 8+ sales people to successful achievement of goals.
- Required current NMLS license or ability to obtain upon hire.
- In depth knowledge of mortgage loan processing and sales.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good communication skills both written and orally.
- Ability to interact with staff, members and others effectively.
- Previous related experience in a financial institution preferred.
- Knowledge of FNMA and FHLMC service guidelines preferred.
COMPENSATION
- $140,000-$160,000/year
Columbia Credit Union follows all required COVID 19 health protocols
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA
Must be 18 or older to apply