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Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Job Summary

The Home Lending Center (HLC) Loan Officer (LO) assists clients with the origination of residential mortgage loans, offering analysis and advice on home lending solutions that align with clients' financial goals. This role involves developing referral sources to grow Key's home lending business and client base. The HLC LO is expected to meet or exceed sales goals while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and loan quality.

Essential Functions

• Prospect and develop new client relationships and loan originations through internal referrals and external centers of influence.
• Originate and process targeted number of family residential real estate mortgage transactions in line with Home Lending guidelines.
• Provide clients with detailed information about various mortgage options, interest rates, and terms to help them make informed decisions
• Gather necessary documentation at loan registration and serve as the primary client contact throughout the loan process.
• Maintain high standards of client satisfaction and loan quality, ensuring efficient use of sales/originator systems and workflows.
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of KeyBank products, services, and competitive offerings.
• Stay informed on real estate market trends and mortgage industry developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Business related field or equivalent experience (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ years Mortgage sales (required)
• 1+ years Mortgage processing experience (preferred)
• 1+ years A working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, TIL regulations, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, RESPA regulations, local and state real estate and finance laws (preferred)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in outbound calling
• Proficiency in sales/originator systems and workflow management
• Ability to assess borrower risk by analyzing credit, income, assets, and property data to ensure compliance with lending guidelines and risk standards.
• Proficiency in initiating and processing loan applications, including gathering documentation, evaluating eligibility, and coordinating with stakeholders through closing.
• Experience in generating new mortgage business through client engagement, pre-qualification, and application support, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal policies.
• Knowledge of the full mortgage lifecycle, including application intake, underwriting, processing, closing, and post-closing procedures.
• Understanding of mortgage loan products, structures, and repayment terms, with the ability to guide borrowers through financing options and obligations.
• Skill in promoting mortgage products, building client relationships, and meeting sales targets through consultative selling and market awareness.
• Expertise in providing financing solutions for residential or commercial real estate, including risk assessment, loan structuring, and regulatory compliance.
• Capability to evaluate loan applications by analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and collateral to determine creditworthiness and repayment ability.
• Familiarity with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan programs, including eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and underwriting guidelines.
• Understanding of Fannie Mae guidelines and processes, including loan delivery, eligibility standards, and secondary market practices.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn commission and deferred incentive compensation.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/01/2026

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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