Jr. Mortgage Loan Originator

About Texana Bank, N.A.

Texana Bank first opened its doors in 1914 in Linden, Texas. In the past century, banks in our region have come and gone, but Texana is different. At Texana, we believe in growing for the right reasons — to better serve you.

Texana now boasts four full service branches throughout East Texas, in addition to two branches in Arkansas. We also have several mortgage offices to serve you. We’ re bringing honesty back to banking. Our staff has the tools and knowledge to help you achieve your goals faster. At Texana, we call you by name, and we’ re personally invested in your success. We’ re not going anywhere.

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Department: Mortgage Sales
Reports To: Mortgage Branch Manager or Mortgage Sales Manager

Position Summary

The Junior Mortgage Loan Originator is an entry-level sales role designed for individuals with two or fewer years of experience in residential mortgage lending. This position is responsible for assisting clients with loan applications, presenting suitable mortgage products, and learning the full cycle of loan origination under close supervision. The role includes training and mentorship from senior originators and managers, with expectations for growing production capabilities and regulatory knowledge over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist prospective clients with basic mortgage inquiries and loan product education
• Collect and review borrower financial documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare and submit loan applications under supervision, ensuring compliance with company standards
• Follow up with clients, processors, and underwriters to support timely file progression
• Develop familiarity with loan origination systems and required disclosures
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and sales coaching programs
• Maintain pipeline activity reports and communicate status updates to clients and team members
• Observe regulatory guidelines and ethical sales practices in all loan origination activities
• Support branch sales goals and contribute to customer satisfaction initiatives
• Progressively build personal production capacity and referral relationships under guidance

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in business, finance, or communications preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in mortgage lending or related financial services
• Valid NMLS license or willingness to obtain license within specified timeline
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to learn and apply industry regulations, guidelines, and best practices
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM or loan origination platform

Equal Opportunity Statement: Texana Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Texana Bank

1680 Keller Pkwy

Keller, TX 76248

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