Full-Time

Mortgage Inside Sales Loan Officer 2

Posted on 7/18/2025

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

201-500 employees

Member-owned credit union offering financial services

No salary listed

Dolores, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Real Estate (1)
Requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate lending related topics clearly and succinctly to others.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Familiar and comfortable with information technology, particularly digital means of communication.
  • Strong organizational skills in managing multiple initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work individually and as a team.
  • Ability to keep and maintain pass requirements for SAFE ACT
  • Thorough understanding of mortgage lending fundamentals and regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of mortgage products.
  • Minimum one years’ experience in loan origination, mortgage brokerage or a related field.
  • Minimum of HS Diploma or GED equivalent or more than one year of experience in lieu of education.
Responsibilities
  • Interview and process mortgage loan requests by appointment, web application, phone, and walk-in.
  • Evaluate credit worthiness.
  • Analyze supporting documentation (e.g. paystubs, W-2‘s, tax returns, asset documents, etc).
  • Use credit reports and supporting documentation to verify accuracy of application.
  • Review purchase agreements, warranty deeds, real estate contracts and other property related documentation provided by the borrower or real estate professional.
  • Disclose loan applications accurately, and in a timely manner, remaining in compliance with all State and Federal Regulations.
  • Provide sound reasoning for approval or denial of the loan application that is documented in Loan notes and with supporting documentation.
  • Provide a superior member experience by: Actively listening to and assessing needs of the member, explaining the features and benefits of targeted products and services, offering targeted solutions to meet the members needs.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all mortgage products, with working knowledge of construction loans.
  • Educate and advise members of financial planning, credit worthiness, underwriting guidelines, interest rates and products. Provide sufficient information that the member can make an educated decision on the product and rate chosen.
  • Strive to exceed the Credit Union’s service and sales goals through the development and maintenance of member relationships.
  • Develop internal relationships with branches, educating frontline staff on mortgage products and obtaining qualified referrals.
  • Cross-sell consumer and commercial products to members, when appropriate.
  • Develop external relationships with realtors and builders.
  • Retrieve and follow-up on referrals received through the branches, contact center, and other credit union resources.
  • Participate in Sunward Homebuyer Education Seminars and other events as requested.
  • Follow up with attendees to develop additional relationships and loans.
  • Meet or exceed annual department origination goals as set by Management.
  • Complete all steps required to register and renew, yearly, with Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Ensure that all personal data is kept up to date with NMLS. Complete SAFE Act training as required by the Credit Union.
  • Attend schools, seminars and other types of training to further expand and enhance product knowledge.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

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Sunward is a member-owned financial cooperative offering checking, savings, mortgages, auto loans, and investment services to individuals and businesses. It serves through 12 New Mexico branches, one in Livermore, California, and online, with membership open to everyone. As a federally insured credit union (NCUA) and Equal Housing Lender, Sunward emphasizes member relationships and community impact over profits. Its goal is to help members realize their dreams and secure their financial futures, summarized as “Banking Made Better.”

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Manages $4.1 billion assets and 150,000 members post-acquisition.
  • Added 15 employees enhancing member support expertise.
  • Opened Rio Grande branch in Albuquerque Old Town early 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures cause member attrition within 3-6 months.
  • Rebranding alienates Sandia members eroding heritage in 6-12 months.
  • Mountain America competes aggressively in Albuquerque within 12-18 months.

What makes Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union unique

  • Rebranded from Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union to Sunward in 2024.
  • Acquired Mountain America branches on Golf Course Road and Paseo del Norte.
  • Expanded to 15 branches serving Sandia Labs affiliates across NM and CA.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Sunward Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Feature To Members, First In New Mexico

Members now get more funds to pay for eligible purchases over timeALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As more people look to credit unions they know and trust to help navigate their financial needs, Sunward Federal Credit Union (Sunward) announced today that it has added Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to its suite of online banking products in an effort to meet members' shifting payment preferences.Serving over 165,000 members across 16 locations across the Southwest and in California, Sunward is the first New Mexico-based credit union to launch BNPL for its members

GlobeNewswire
Nov 26th, 2024
Sunward To Finalize Acquisition Of New Mexico Based Business From Mountain America Credit Union After Positive Vote

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, and Mountain America Credit Union announced today that after a favorable vote by transitioning Mountain America Credit Union members, the previously announced proposed acquisition is proceeding with a targeted completion in the first quarter of 2025. “We are excited to welcome members and employees from Mountain America Credit Union to Sunward,” said Steph Sherrodd, Sunward President and CEO. “This addition will strengthen our position and ability to deliver on our goal of making banking better in the Southwest, and in New Mexico specifically.” Upon finalization, Sunward will acquire both Mountain America Credit Union branches in Albuquerque, New Mexico – Golf Course Road and Paseo Del Norte Boulevard – increasing Sunward’s total branch footprint to 15 locations. “I am confident that Sunward will be an excellent financial partner for our members,” said Sterling Nielsen, Mountain America Credit Union President and CEO

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