Who we are:
Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC (“Guaranteed Rate Affinity) is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc (NMLS: 2611) and Realogy Holdings Corp.
Through this joint venture, Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides mortgage origination services to the clients of more than 700 Coldwell Banker and select Sotheby’s International Realty offices owned by NRT LLC, a subsidiary of Realogy and the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company.
In addition, Guaranteed Rate Affinity markets its services to consumers and unaffiliated realtor referral sources.
The central focus of a Business Development Coordinator (BDC) is to support Regional Sales Manager and their VP’s with a variety of tasks related to increasing their production, efficiency and quality of work.
A BDC’s tasks are divided between 3 important components including 1) Marketing support; 2) Business Plan and Referral Partner strategy; and 3) Follow up and communication with current and future lead sources.
BDCs are not licensed and may NOT perform any activity requiring a license.
All marketing activities are performed under the supervision and guidance of the VP they support, and in the VP’s name.
BDCs are not provided access or credentials to systems that are reserved for tasks that must be performed by licensed employees, such as locking loans, taking applications, or holding themselves out as being able to perform those activities through independent marketing or other avenues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Help VPs add value and growth to their origination volume Idea generation and execution of the VP’s business plan, including lead generation ideas and sources Attend, coordinate, plan and execute monthly events in coordination with the Marketing Department for Realtor and other partners to increase the VP’s brand and relationship in the community Phone and email support including checking messages, return calls and correspondence, to maintain organized files and work environment Maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings, closings and creating calendar invitations, and following up timely with referral partners Contact and follow up with Realtors and referral partners, provide them marketing support, such as marketing materials, Gateless signups and thank you cards, and attend weekly Broker Open Houses with and on behalf of the VP they support Enter the VP’s referral partners into the company’s CRM, document and track the increase in lead sources and make suggestions for changes to the business plan.
Database management including coordinating monthly correspondence to borrowers who recently closed a loan Complete tasks in a timely manner and work amicably with others and the POD Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic Exceptional verbal and written communication and listening skills with ability to communicate with multiple levels of management and influence others Ability to work a fast-paced environment that will require strong organizational skills and analytical acumen Excellent time-management skills and follow up and follow through with ability to multitask and meet deadlines Familiarity with mortgage industry and GRA loan processes Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, and loan origination system (preferably Encompass) Ability to thing strategically to solve problems or challenges with loan files Understanding and experience utilizing social media platforms General working knowledge of Adobe applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, & Premier Pro
Experience:
Education 1 Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School diploma or equivalent required 1+ years related experience Comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered Must have a clear understanding of federal & state rules and regulations along with Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA, and guidelines on a multi-investor platform.
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.