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City National Bank
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La Jolla, Placentia, CA, USA
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Community Lending Mortgage Banker

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Employer Provided Salary: 80,000-100,000 Annually
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COMMUNITY LENDING MORTGAGE BANKER
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
This position is responsible for sales of first mortgage and concurrent second loan products to existing and potential banking diverse segment clients. Community Loan Officer duties include outside sales activities to cultivate new business and expand CNB's client relationships through the sale of mortgage loan products and services, uses consultative sales skills in support of sales and business development activities, meets directly with clients in to assess client needs and present multiple mortgage product solutions, and ethically market and promote the bank's mortgage products as require in growing his/her assigned territory. Regularly and customarily travels to prospective client and referral source locations (away from CNB offices) to perform sales, business development, and related activities; following up by telephone or electronic mail as needed. Must be in good standing under "The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008" (Safe Act) and must be registered/licensed with the "Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry"; or must be able to be registered under the Safe Act; Must remain in good standing under the Safe Act.
Residential Lending Division
Make a meaningful difference as a member of City National's Residential Lending group. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable and expanding organization while enhancing and retaining bank client relationships through competitive mortgage products and solutions with exceptional service and care.
What you will do

  • Outside Sales: Originate residential mortgage loans and related bank products and expand network of referral sources. Originations, in large part, are to be sourced through professional relationships (example: realtors, attorneys, CPAs, business managers, nonprofits, trade organizations, financial advisors) that fit within the banks overarching financial and diverse strategy.
  • Calls on clients or their designated representative's and referral sources at their places of business or other locations away from the office to prospect for and originate mortgage loans
  • Provide sound and ethical loan counseling to all potential applicants.
  • Act as liaison between Bank and customer during processing and underwriting, as procedures dictate, to ensure timely processing and best in industry customer service.
  • Complete the loan application and related processes with applicants while keeping with Bank policies, procedures and product guidelines and with applicable laws, regulations and accepted business practices.
  • Forward substantially complete application packages to Processing and Underwriting within a system that adheres to TRID requirements.
  • Develop and/or implement sourcing strategies as required by written goals.
  • Meeting or exceeding quantitative and qualitative goals as designed by sales management. Pursuing and fulfilling compensation goals within the spirit in which they were designed and with respect to the CNB brand.
  • Stay abreast of sales and business development techniques, product offerings, legal and regulatory requirements and industry and real estate trends.
  • Acquire and maintain proficiency in the use of the specific software systems utilized by the bank directly and indirectly related to mortgage originations.
  • Attend regularly scheduled sales meetings, training sessions and Bank functions.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned by management, such as special projects within the Residential Lending Division.
  • Foster and maintain active relationships with civic organizations within assigned territories for community service and business development purposes.
  • Commitment to work of nonprofit organizations and making a positive impact in the community
  • Increase mortgage loan volume, primarily focusing on underserved communities and low to moderate income consumers and geographies or targeted areas


Must-Have*

  • H.S. Diploma
  • Minimum 5 years of retail residential mortgage sales experience
  • Minimum 3 years of mortgage or financial experience as part of a community lending team
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with diverse and underserved clients
  • Must be in good standing under "The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008" (Safe Act) and must be registered/licensed with the "Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry"; or must be able to be registered under the Safe Act; Must remain in good standing under the Safe Act.


Skills and Knowledge

  • Highly prefer network of professional and nonprofit referral sources
  • Highly prefer a BA/BS degree with preference for business, finance, or economics degree
  • Demonstrated superior sales and marketing ability
  • Consistent written and verbal communication that is professional, thoughtful, clear and effective across all audiences, both inside and outside the bank
  • Preferred experience with Net Oxygen, Salesforce, Blend, and Microsoft Office suite
  • Knowledge of mortgage credit policies and current industry compliance standards
  • Must meet and comply with all requirements set forth in the SAFE Act, including, but not limited to successful completion of the required background checks and obtaining a Unique Identifier from the NMLS.
  • Promote the Bank's CRA efforts, fair and responsible banking goals, and the underserved communities


Compensation
Starting base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks .
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.'
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to be at the heart of our company today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
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Prateechi Singh
Data Scientist
TACKLE CHALLENGES
Latitude to shake up a global industry
Prateechi Singh appreciates that City National gives her and her peers space to spark innovation in a way that feels like a startup within the company. “My job requires me to be an investigator,” she said. “There is so much to work on, so much to learn. That’s what makes fintech exciting for me.” While she notes that the banking sector can be slow to adapt to change, Singh said the opportunity to tackle challenges from scratch and figure out how to evolve alongside new technologies like cryptocurrencies is invigorating.
Prateechi Singh appreciates that City National gives her and her peers space to spark innovation in a way that feels like a startup within the company. “My job requires me to be an investigator,” she said. “There is so much to work on, so much to learn. That’s what makes fintech exciting for me.” While she notes that the banking sector can be slow to adapt to change, Singh said the opportunity to tackle challenges from scratch and figure out how to evolve alongside new technologies like cryptocurrencies is invigorating.
My team is very passionate about what we do, and I feel this is the key to success for any project. We try to solve hard problems.
Srikant Vavilapalli
Senior Software Development Manager
WORK HARD, THEN RELAX
A focus on work-life balance
Srikant Vavilapalli said City National Bank’s remote culture is defined by a palpable level of trust between teammates. “We foster open dialogue, which enables me to share expectations and deliverables with my team so that they can execute on time,” he said. Yet this common sense of respect doesn’t just make Vavilapalli’s team more efficient. It also empowers team members to set flexible working schedules. For Vavilapalli, that means he has more time to bond with his daughter or focus on his hobbies, such as cycling and photography.
Srikant Vavilapalli said City National Bank’s remote culture is defined by a palpable level of trust between teammates. “We foster open dialogue, which enables me to share expectations and deliverables with my team so that they can execute on time,” he said. Yet this common sense of respect doesn’t just make Vavilapalli’s team more efficient. It also empowers team members to set flexible working schedules. For Vavilapalli, that means he has more time to bond with his daughter or focus on his hobbies, such as cycling and photography.
I appreciate that our leaders make it a priority to encourage us to take breaks and step away from our desks during the day.
Marj Galapon
Lead Full-Stack Engineer
EVOLVE + INNOVATE
Collaborate with peers and drive progress
A mix of teamwork, autonomy and flexibility offers the perfect environment for Marj Galapon. She appreciates no-meeting Fridays, which allow time to learn something new, and the flexibility to work remotely — even before the pandemic — to avoid spending hours commuting. But perhaps the most transformative element of the engineering culture is the focus on continuous improvement. “We are encouraged to learn new technologies and challenge each other, which motivates us to do better every time,” she said. “City National recognizes all who strive to do their best.”
A mix of teamwork, autonomy and flexibility offers the perfect environment for Marj Galapon. She appreciates no-meeting Fridays, which allow time to learn something new, and the flexibility to work remotely — even before the pandemic — to avoid spending hours commuting. But perhaps the most transformative element of the engineering culture is the focus on continuous improvement. “We are encouraged to learn new technologies and challenge each other, which motivates us to do better every time,” she said. “City National recognizes all who strive to do their best.”
Sometimes I am successful; sometimes I fail — but failure does not stop me from experimenting with new things.

What are City National Bank Perks + Benefits

City National Bank Benefits Overview

We strive to be the best at whatever we do, and that includes the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues.
We understand that colleagues have different needs. As a result, we look to offer a holistic program to support and address physical, emotional, financial and social needs.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Our 11 Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) help colleagues deepen their relationships and knowledge at work, encouraging more people to connect, learn and celebrate with each other.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
FSAs allow colleagues to set aside pretax dollars to help pay for medical and/or dependent day care expenses.
Disability insurance
Coverage generally begins the first day of the month following hire date. Short- and long-term disability benefits are available to colleagues to assist with periods of injury or illness.
Dental insurance
Preventive care as well as basic and major dental services are provided through either a preferred provider plan (PPO) or a dental maintenance plan (DHMO).
Vision insurance
Coverage is available for vision exams, contact lenses, glasses and frames.
Health insurance
Coverage generally begins on the first day of the month following employment, and colleagues are able to cover spouses, domestic partners and/or dependent children.
Life insurance
When you become eligible for CNB Benefits, the company will provide you with basic life insurance equal to 1½ times your annual base salary, up to a maximum of $100,000 of coverage – at no cost to
Wellness programs
Enjoy access to a wide range of health tools and resources, including health screenings, coaching and/or fitness challenges – all kept confidential and secure.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Pretax and Roth 401(k) - the company matches 75% of the first six percent of eligible pay a colleague contributes each pay period. Match dollars are immediately vested.
Performance bonus
Some positions may be eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
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