This is a job for a Mortgage Loan Originator with a company located in the New Orleans, LA area.Job Summary: Originate portfolio loans, secondary market conventional, FHA, VA and RD loans which are compliant with investor requirements and all State and Federal laws and regulations; Promote Bank products and services to existing and potential clients in the community.Responsibilities: Provides expert mortgage advice to potential borrowers. Stays current with Bank's underwriting policy; Investor guidelines; Applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and Changes in other aspects of the mortgage industry. Develops and maintains referral networks of Bank associates and external referral sources such as Realtors, Builders, friends, family and others in the community. Manages a clean pipeline of loans in process coordinating with Processors, Underwriters and Closers daily. Delivers all compliance documents and disclosures in a timely manner.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred. 2 years of sales experience required. 2 + years of Mortgage origination experience is preferred. This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008. As such, upon active employment you will be required to either register on NMLS or re-register and move your previous registration. Your continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful registration immediately after your start date and annual renewal of your registration thereafter. In addition, information obtained during the registration process may impact your employment. Knowledge of all Mortgage laws, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. on a federal, relevant state, local and bank-wide basis. Ability to learn or knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Ability to learn or knowledge of Outlook email program. Excellent communication, analytical, customer service and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel. Strong presentation skills.Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.