Come to work for a company you can be proud to represent. 

The hiring range for the Home Mortgage Specialist is a non-recoverable draw of $18.00 per hour, or your monthly loan commissions, whichever is greater, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Home Mortgage Specialist is responsible for soliciting loan applications, quoting rates and compiling information to submit complete loan packages to the Home Mortgage underwriting department. The specialist will develop outside referral sources for new customers and will be responsible for assisting customers referred from assigned branches.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets loan production goals as assigned by the Home Mortgage Sales Manager.

• Provides exceptional customer service.

• Solicits real estate loan applications from sources outside the bank with effective business development efforts.

• Quotes rates and explains programs accurately and completely to borrowers.

• Compiles loan packages and relevant documentation to be submitted for processing while strictly adhering to all regulatory and bank requirements for the protection of customer’s Non-Public Personal Information (NPPI). 

• Coordinates with processor, customer, Title Company, etc. as necessary.

• Develops a productive team atmosphere with assigned branches and the Home Mortgage underwriting department.

• Maintains a current understanding of Bank policies and procedures in compliance with all federal and state laws, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (SARs, CIP, OFAC), Information Security (GLBA), Identity Theft Red Flags, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, and any other applicable regulations that may be specific to your job duties.

• Refers customers back to branch partners for possible cross sell opportunities when appropriate. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maybe required to attend outside bank and non-bank business functions.

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• Maintains working knowledge of loan product alternatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED required, undergraduate degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years direct experience in mortgage lending or related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good organizational skills to accommodate involvement in multiple areas.

• Ability to work with people in an efficient, friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to utilize personal computers and Windows driven programs.

• Able to be registered as a mortgage loan originator (MLO) in the Nationwide Mortgage License System and Registry (NMLS).

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, with assets of nearly $10 billion and more than 45 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions® for communities throughout California with a breadth of personal, small business and commercial banking services, plus an extensive branch network, more than 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and advanced online and mobile banking.

Tri Counties Bank remains strong and profitable through our top-down commitment to our core values, sound business principles and responsible lending practices.

Our success is also based on our community engagement. We still believe in the vision of the helpful and caring community banker. As we grow and serve more communities, we become more involved, providing substantial financial and volunteer support to local economies and community organizations. We applaud our employees who roll up their sleeves to work and volunteer for a greater good in our communities.

Tri Counties Bank hires individuals who are qualified for the role and who represent the communities in which we serve. We look to place people in positions where they can best utilize their abilities and strengths, and where they are able to grow with the Bank.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.