About the role#
As a Mortgage Summer Associate, you will support the mortgage team by assisting with loan processing, document review, and compliance tasks. You will also contribute to sales initiatives through lead generation, client outreach, and relationship building. This role provides hands-on experience across the mortgage lending lifecycle in a community banking environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist with mortgage loan application processing, including document collection and verification.
- Generate mortgage leads through client outreach, community engagement, and referral follow-ups.
- Support the sales team in promoting loan products and building relationships with prospective borrowers.
- Review loan files to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate communication between borrowers, loan officers, and underwriting teams.
- Prepare loan disclosures and closing documentation.
- Manage the loan pipeline and track status updates.
- Participate in quality control and audit activities.
- Support projects focused on mortgage operations and customer experience.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Business, Finance, or related degree program, with junior-level standing or higher preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in clubs, volunteer work, or other extracurricular activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset with attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
- Eagerness to build skills in mortgage sales, business development, and real estate financing.
Location & details#
- Location: Buffalo, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: Hybrid, with occasional travel required within the Buffalo and Rochester area.
- Compensation: 18 USD per hour.
About Five Star Bank
Five Star Bank is a public financial institution founded in 1817. It provides commercial and consumer banking, lending, and investment services to individuals and businesses. The company operates across Western and Central New York and maintains a commercial loan production office in the Mid-Atlantic region. It employs approximately 760 people and functions as a subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc.
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