Private Banker jobs in Illinois

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Private Mortgage Banker (SAFE) in Consumer Lending as part of Home Lending. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role you will:

• Produce high quality jumbo residential mortgage loans that meet Wells Fargo Home Mortgage guidelines
• Participate in soliciting residential mortgages from various sources and produce high quality loans which are compliant and provide excellent customer service
• Responsible for the offering of loans, negotiate terms, and take applications for a dwelling-secured transaction within the Private Mortgage Banking Sales functional area
• Build relationships focused on affluent borrowers with realtors, builders, financial professionals, bank stores, past customers, and other non-traditional sources
• Interact with customers to understand their needs and provide them with a high quality loan service
• Inform prospective and existing customers of WFHM programs, rates, policies, underwriting requirements, and loan procedures
• Receive customer applications, quote the rate and points, and complete follow-up activities with the registration lock-in 
• Understand real estate appraisals, title reports, and real estate transactions 
• Analyze detailed financial and credit data, matching customer needs with an appropriate loan program and level of risk
• Provide information regarding the loans to consultants and functional colleagues
• Present recommendations for producing loans and exercise some independent judgment while developing understanding of Private Mortgage Banking Sales functional area, policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and generating loans
• Continuously pursue Wells Fargo training offerings to increase knowledge of company products, policies and procedures, and underwriting requirements
• Develop and maintain a high degree of visibility for WFHM in the marketplace 

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of Private Mortgage Banking Sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Documented retail residential mortgage purchase fundings over the past 12 months referred primarily from established, local, external sources
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Mortgage industry experience 
• Knowledge and understanding of sales prospecting and generating referrals 
• Bilingual speaking proficiency in Spanish/English
• Customer service experience
• Experience working with high net-worth clients

Job Expectations:

• This position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment.  Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) web site (http://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org ) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position

• Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies.  The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards.  A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation.  Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary

• Completion of formal position specific training programs
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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