Mortgage Banker Trainee - Retail
Commerce Bank
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted March 29, 2026
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- Growth will likely include managing current client base; as well as a plan of action to increase market share by building relationships with referral partners.
- Manage production pipeline and documentation collection while coordinating with fulfillment team to ensure an efficient flow.
- Communicate between borrowers and referral partners.
- Analyze applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and property evaluation to determine eligibility and feasibility of granting home loans
- Provide financing options and customize solutions by conducting a deep dive analysis of the application, credit profile, financials, etc. and ensuring options offered fit within the guidelines of the lending/sellers guide(s) by product type (FHA/VA, Conv, HELOC).
- Follow the ASK LISTEN SOLVE process of discovery and proposing options.
- Pre-underwrite file to obtain and analyze documentation, in a timely fashion, regarding employment, credit, income, assets and collateral.
- Verify documentation meets CMC/Investor/Agency Standards prior to submission to our operations partners.
- Adhere to CBI Code of ethics, Do not Call Regulations, Privacy and Opt-Out procedures, HMDA data collection, Suspicious Activity procedures, Adverse Action requirements, Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), Commerce’s pricing policies, and all Fair Lending policies and procedures
- Manage and deliver best in class client care to an active loan pipeline of up to 20 loans in a pre-funded status
- Manage and deliver best in class client care to an active lead pipeline of up to 150 clients utilizing lead management data base and all of its capabilities
- Timely communicate updates and requests to clients in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and compliance industry regulations.
- This includes but is not limited to standard policy-required applicant correspondence regarding needed file documentation, looming deadlines, general milestone communication points and decisions.
- Maintain continual, consistent, and open communication with all appropriate parties to the transaction in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure a timely closing that exceeds the client’s expectations.
- Consistently document lead management system and loan origination system with client communications/expectations, timelines, next steps, action items, owners of the actions, loan condition needs
- When called upon, provide customer / conversion feedback to leadership team, marketing team, secondary marketing team and technology team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Commitments
The primary focus will be to drive new sales within our available lending territory.
For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history.
If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.
Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week
For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.
Time Type:
Full time
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Requirements
- Basic knowledge of banking and lending products
- Basic credit risk analysis and loan origination skills
- Ability to focus on customer’s needs, both internal and external, to develop and sustain productive customer relationships ensuring the opportunity to increase products per household
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships to facilitate and achieve corporate results
- Ability to achieve an exceptional level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise
- Ability to take prompt and proactive actions to accomplish objectives
- Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
- For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history.
- If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1+ year lending experience preferred
Education
- (Not required) – Associates degree in business management/finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree preferred.
About Working At Commerce
Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.
Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.
Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $49,000.00 - $49,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)
This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive / Commission plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.
About This Job
The main purpose of this job is to originate home loans. The primary focus will be to drive new sales within our available lending territory. Growth will likely include managing current client base; as well as a plan of action to increase market share by building relationships with referral partners.
Essential Functions
Manage production pipeline and documentation collection while coordinating with fulfillment team to ensure an efficient flow. Communicate between borrowers and referral partners.
Analyze applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and property evaluation to determine eligibility and feasibility of granting home loans
Provide financing options and customize solutions by conducting a deep dive analysis of the application, credit profile, financials, etc. and ensuring options offered fit within the guidelines of the lending/sellers guide(s) by product type (FHA/VA, Conv, HELOC). Follow the ASK LISTEN SOLVE process of discovery and proposing options. Pre-underwrite file to obtain and analyze documentation, in a timely fashion, regarding employment, credit, income, assets and collateral. Verify documentation meets CMC/Investor/Agency Standards prior to submission to our operations partners.
Adhere to CBI Code of ethics, Do not Call Regulations, Privacy and Opt-Out procedures, HMDA data collection, Suspicious Activity procedures, Adverse Action requirements, Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), Commerce’s pricing policies, and all Fair Lending policies and procedures
Manage and deliver best in class client care to an active loan pipeline of up to 20 loans in a pre-funded status
Manage and deliver best in class client care to an active lead pipeline of up to 150 clients utilizing lead management data base and all of its capabilities
Timely communicate updates and requests to clients in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and compliance industry regulations. This includes but is not limited to standard policy-required applicant correspondence regarding needed file documentation, looming deadlines, general milestone communication points and decisions.
Maintain continual, consistent, and open communication with all appropriate parties to the transaction in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure a timely closing that exceeds the client’s expectations. Consistently document lead management system and loan origination system with client communications/expectations, timelines, next steps, action items, owners of the actions, loan condition needs
When called upon, provide customer / conversion feedback to leadership team, marketing team, secondary marketing team and technology team
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Basic knowledge of banking and lending products
Basic credit risk analysis and loan origination skills
Ability to focus on customer’s needs, both internal and external, to develop and sustain productive customer relationships ensuring the opportunity to increase products per household
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships to facilitate and achieve corporate results
Ability to achieve an exceptional level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise
Ability to take prompt and proactive actions to accomplish objectives
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Education & Experience
Associates degree in business management/finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1+ year lending experience preferred
For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.
Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week
For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Mortgage Banker job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $49,000 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.
The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.
Location: 922 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Time Type:
Full time
Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.
Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.
Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $49,000.00 - $49,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)
This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive / Commission plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.
About This Job
The main purpose of this job is to originate home loans. The primary focus will be to drive new sales within our available lending territory. Growth will likely include managing current client base; as well as a plan of action to increase market share by building relationships with referral partners.
Essential Functions
Manage production pipeline and documentation collection while coordinating with fulfillment team to ensure an efficient flow. Communicate between borrowers and referral partners.
Analyze applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and property evaluation to determine eligibility and feasibility of granting home loans
Provide financing options and customize solutions by conducting a deep dive analysis of the application, credit profile, financials, etc. and ensuring options offered fit within the guidelines of the lending/sellers guide(s) by product type (FHA/VA, Conv, HELOC). Follow the ASK LISTEN SOLVE process of discovery and proposing options. Pre-underwrite file to obtain and analyze documentation, in a timely fashion, regarding employment, credit, income, assets and collateral. Verify documentation meets CMC/Investor/Agency Standards prior to submission to our operations partners.
Adhere to CBI Code of ethics, Do not Call Regulations, Privacy and Opt-Out procedures, HMDA data collection, Suspicious Activity procedures, Adverse Action requirements, Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), Commerce’s pricing policies, and all Fair Lending policies and procedures
Manage and deliver best in class client care to an active loan pipeline of up to 20 loans in a pre-funded status
Manage and deliver best in class client care to an active lead pipeline of up to 150 clients utilizing lead management data base and all of its capabilities
Timely communicate updates and requests to clients in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and compliance industry regulations. This includes but is not limited to standard policy-required applicant correspondence regarding needed file documentation, looming deadlines, general milestone communication points and decisions.
Maintain continual, consistent, and open communication with all appropriate parties to the transaction in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure a timely closing that exceeds the client’s expectations. Consistently document lead management system and loan origination system with client communications/expectations, timelines, next steps, action items, owners of the actions, loan condition needs
When called upon, provide customer / conversion feedback to leadership team, marketing team, secondary marketing team and technology team
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Basic knowledge of banking and lending products
Basic credit risk analysis and loan origination skills
Ability to focus on customer’s needs, both internal and external, to develop and sustain productive customer relationships ensuring the opportunity to increase products per household
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships to facilitate and achieve corporate results
Ability to achieve an exceptional level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise
Ability to take prompt and proactive actions to accomplish objectives
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Education & Experience
Associates degree in business management/finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1+ year lending experience preferred
For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.
Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week
For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Mortgage Banker job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $49,000 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.
The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.
Location: 922 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Time Type:
Full time