First Merchants Bank is seeking a First Lien Lending Officer Assistant to join our team! This position will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of her/his assigned Loan Originator(s), establishing relationships with potential borrowers through lead self-generation, and in some cases by working with company-provided leads. This role will facilitate the relationship between bank and borrower throughout the lifecycle of the mortgage process and ensure all compliance guidelines are strictly adhered to. The First Lien Lending Officer Assistant will act in accordance with the corporate ethics policy and ensure all business is conducted with the utmost integrity.
As part of this role you will:
- Be responsible for deal qualification using a variety of lead sources.
- Continually identify, develop, and maintain a quality network of business relationships and serve as a recurring source of referrals for new lending opportunities to grow a portfolio of leads.
- Interview loan applicants, collect and review financial and related information, and determine the general creditworthiness of the prospect and the specific merits of the loan request for purchase, refinance, and construction loans on residential real estate property.
- Assure the appropriate reports are completed accurately and filed in a timely manner.
- Organizational assistance to assigned LO(s), including planning meetings, calendar organization, and email communication assistance.
- Keep up with educational requirements and maintain a working knowledge of laws regulations, programs and products.
- Comply will all applicable federal and state compliance guidelines relative to the position.
- Carry out such other duties as may be assigned or requested.
To be successful in this position, we require the following:
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The following would be a plus:
- Administrative assistant or project management experience.
- Working knowledge of mortgage products and programs.
- Proficiency in standardized software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Encompass experience.
- NMLS License.
First Merchants offers the following:
- Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits
A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.
Our Vision is:
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is:
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team:
"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."
Apply today to begin your career with us!
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Skills Required
- High School degree or equivalent
- Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Administrative assistant or project management experience
- Working knowledge of mortgage products and programs
- Proficiency in standardized software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Encompass experience
- NMLS License
First Merchants Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Merchants Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by First Merchants Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and an employee stock purchase plan that are presented as meaningful components of total rewards. These elements are highlighted as strengths relative to other benefit components.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include PTO, bank holidays, bereavement, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time. These elements can help offset concerns about base pay in some roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is explicitly offered and positioned alongside PTO and holidays to support family needs. This support contributes to a more balanced work–life setup.
First Merchants Corporation Insights
What We Do
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing: • Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking. • Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking. • Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning. First Merchants is committed to customers by: • Developing strong relationships. o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve • Customers benefit from local decision making. o Decisions are made faster o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact. o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions. • The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.
