Mortgage Loan Originator (Bozeman) *Base + Commission*

First Western Trust is seeking a Mortgage Loan Originator to join their team in Bozeman. In this role, you will be responsible for helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals by providing exceptional service and overseeing loan transactions from processing to closing. Responsibilities Recognized as a trusted mortgage origination expert and trusted advisor in the market based on long standing relationships with a wide variety of referral partners Consistently spend more than 50% of working time away from First Western's office(s) engaged in soliciting new mortgage loan business Extensive knowledge and experience with a wide variety loan program requirements and investor guidelines including FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, USDA, DPA Programs, JUMBO and FHLB products On-going development of a referral network through prospecting, networking, cold-calling, and participating in community out-reach efforts that promote the Bank and home-ownership Provide exceptional customer service by overseeing each loan transaction through processing and closing, and effectively communicating updates to all parties to the transaction including Realtor(s) and referral partners Conduct interviews with potential applicants to determine the appropriate loan programs/products Analyze applicants' income, financial information, and credit history, including completing a preliminary qualification for the identified loan programs Present a full and complete loan application with supporting documentation to the operations team within 72 hours Complete all initial and subsequent loan disclosures with absolute accuracy and timeliness required by TILA, RESPA, and MDIA regulations Meet volume goals as established by the sales management team Skills Bachelor's Degree, Or equivalent work experience 1-3 years, Recent residential mortgage lending experience, preferably within a bank environment Active NMLS registration, Upon Hire Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Strong understanding of MS applications, database/CRM tools, loan origination application systems and loan pricing engines Solid understanding of mortgage regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the SAFE Act, Dodd-Frank, HMDA, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, Fair Lending, and the Fair Housing Act Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining a quality referral network Ability to analyze and calculate income from complex financial data Solid understanding of mortgage loan processing, underwriting, and closing Professional presentation, written and verbal communications skills Detail-oriented Ability to work independently and with an operations team Focus on providing outstanding customer service and meeting critical deadlines Benefits Strong Bonus Potential 401(k) Plan with Match Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits Access to Training & Professional Development Programs Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications Flex Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Health & Wellness Benefits Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays Company Overview We cater to the distinct needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners, offering a deeply personal and sophisticated financial experience. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is