Full-Time

Mortgage Loan Officer

Deadline 11/17/27
Kearny Bank

Kearny Bank

201-500 employees

Community bank offering personalized financial services

Compensation Overview

$35k/yr

+ Commissions + Car Allowance

Staten Island, NY, USA

Remote

Travel to client sites required.

Category
Real Estate (1)
Requirements
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two to four years related mortgage or similar sales experience or equivalent required.
  • Thorough working knowledge of real estate documentation, policies, compliance, and procedures.
  • High level of proficiency with mortgage loan processing and underwriting systems.
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Acute attention to detail.
  • PC proficiency.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Responsibilities
  • Solicits first mortgage loans by going out to clients. Informs prospective loan clients of the institutions underwriting guidelines and applicable government regulations
  • Assists loan applicant in completing application and necessary disclosures.
  • Completes loan application and pre-processing functions in a timely manner – prepares for review initial disclosure including loan estimates.
  • Enters data from new loan applications and other documents into computer system.
  • Orders credit reports and other items as needed.
  • Answers incoming calls and schedules appointments.
  • Provides follow-up on a consistent basis with borrowers, and agents to complete processing.
  • Communicates complex approvals or denials to the borrower-agents including real estate agents / builders.
  • Responds to inquiries from borrowers regarding status of loans in process.
  • Completes necessary information such as log entries and business sourcing.
  • Distributes Bank approved marketing materials and general information.
  • Actively participates in local business development activities as directed by the Bank.
  • In the performance of respective duties, must maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and all other regulatory, security and bank policies.

Kearny Bank provides full-service community banking in New Jersey and beyond, offering personal and business financial products. Its services include checking and savings accounts, loans and mortgages, commercial banking, and digital banking via online and mobile platforms. The way it works is through a network of local branches staffed by trained professionals who learn the needs of nearby residents and businesses to tailor products and services, with deposits, loans, and payments processed through in-branch staff and digital channels. The company differentiates itself through deep local presence, long-standing community ties dating back to 1884, and a focus on personalized customer service delivered by consistently trained teams. Its goal is to be a trusted financial partner for neighbors by providing dependable, accessible banking and services that meet local needs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fairfield, California

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Process automation partnership positions Kearny to improve profitability margins competitively.
  • Enhanced compliance infrastructure reduces operational risks and regulatory scrutiny exposure.
  • Community banking strategy captures market share in less-saturated Hudson County markets.

What critics are saying

  • 77.19% dividend payout ratio eliminates retained earnings buffer for loan loss provisions.
  • New Jersey office vacancy exceeds 20%; regional CRE downturn threatens loan portfolio.
  • Illiquid $528M market cap vulnerable to 15-25% stock collapse on earnings miss.

What makes Kearny Bank unique

  • Strategic partnership with The Lab Consulting drives operational automation and efficiency gains.
  • Strengthened risk governance through Michael Valente's Chief Risk Officer appointment July 2025.
  • Focused market presence in underserved urban residential and government banking segments.

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Company News

GlobeNewswire
Sep 30th, 2025
Kearny Financial Corp. Partners with The Lab Consulting to Accelerate Operational Efficiency and Drive Shareholder Value

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: KRNY) (the "Company"), a performance-driven financial institution committed to sustainable growth and innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with The Lab Consulting, a leading provider of process improvement and automation solutions for the financial services industry.

ROI-NJ
Aug 12th, 2025
Kearny Bank promotes Migliozzi to first VP/senior enterprise risk manager

Kearny Bank announced that Anthony Migliozzi of Chatham has been promoted to first vice president/senior enterprise risk manager and will continue overseeing the bank's enterprise risk management function.

ROI-NJ
May 22nd, 2025
Kearny Bank appoints Valente as new chief risk officer

Valente, who joined Kearny Bank in 2017 and is currently senior vice president/risk officer, will assume leadership of the bank's Enterprise Risk Management and oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Sanctions Compliance, Security and Compliance functions.

ROI-NJ
May 22nd, 2025
Kearny Bank Appoints Valente As New Chief Risk Officer

Michael Valente of Oradell has been promoted to the position of 1st senior vice president and chief risk officer by the Kearny Bank Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025.Valente, who joined Kearny Bank in 2017 and is currently senior vice president/risk officer, will assume leadership of the bank’s Enterprise Risk Management and oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Sanctions Compliance, Security and Compliance functions. He’ll assume the responsibilities currently held by John V. Dunne, who will be retiring from his position effective June 30, 2025.“I’m pleased to congratulate Mike on his promotion,” said Craig L. Montanaro, Kearny Bank’s president and chief executive officer. “We’re fortunate to have such a talented leader in our organization who can step directly into this critical role. I’m looking forward to his continued contributions

ROI-NJ
May 1st, 2025
Kearny Bank Names Persaud Retail Relationship Manager In North Bergen

Kearny Bank Thursday said Latita Persaud is the new assistant vice president/retail relationship manager of the Fairfield-based bank’s North Bergen branch.Persaud joined Kearny Bank in 2022 as a retail client experience manager. In her new role, she is overseeing all aspects of the branch’s sales and operations. Persaud holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from New Jersey City University.Kearny Bank said Persaud interacts regularly with its corporate office in Fairfield in matters pertaining to government banking and has ongoing relationships with various housing authorities throughout the Hudson County area.“Our branch is located in a relatively urban area, with many of our clients living in large, residential buildings,” Persaud said. The branch is located at 8901 John F. Kennedy Blvd. “The owners of many of these condominiums and apartment structures are commercial clients of ours