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Retail Lending- Retail Lending Originator

Chelsea Groton Bank
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Groton
Feb 07, 2026
Retail Lending Originator (CE-1) *Southeastern Planning Region* Chelsea Groton is looking to hire motivated and dynamic individual for our Retail Lending department. The Retail Lending Originator assists our customers in person, by phone, chat, and video. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and be a motivated and personable individual willing to help customers achieve their financial goals by providing outstanding service in a professional manner through our various digital channels. Become a member of a positive, versatile and inclusive team that promotes self-development and empowerment for the benefit of our customers and our community. Responsibilities and Requirements vary based on job level. Expectations include: Works independently making sales calls on existing and potential customer referral sources. Establishes and maintains relationships with real estate brokers, attorneys, builders, and other related professionals in order to promote and develop Bank business and to provide information on any new programs or procedures implemented by the Bank. Meets with, takes applications and qualifies applicants both within and outside of the Bank. Serves as liaison between broker, borrower and Bank during application process and up through closing. Reviews processes to generate business and ways to render support between departments. Originates residential loan products to meet sales and service goals. Cross-sells the Banks various services whenever possible. Provides quality customer service throughout the mortgage origination process. Promotes the Bank's products and services and maintains active participation in community affairs. Conducts periodic educational seminars for potential borrowers and brokers. Why Choose Chelsea? The Bank has been named a Top Workplace in Connecticut since 2016. And with good reason! Our team members are encouraged and empowered to be better, go further, and help others. And there are lots of other perks too - competitive salary, 401(k) plan, paid time off, health benefits, wellness and engagement programs, leadership training, professional development, and learning opportunities for all team members, and more! Several members of the Bank's team have been recognized in our industry and throughout the community by earning awards such as the Connecticut Bankers Association New Leaders in Banking, ICBA Forty Under 40, The Day Forty Under 40, Banking New England Women of FIRE, and more. At Chelsea Groton, we don't just meet the expectations of our community; we exceed them in the ways we, as a mutual bank, do business, and how we support local organizations financially and through volunteerism. We are focused on bringing together the best in digital, remote, and in-person capabilities. Our approach is designed around the lives of our customers so they can manage finances when, where and how they want, and team members can provide support to our customers in more ways too. Apply today to join a company named Best Bank by The Day (2015 - present), Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant (2016 - present), and one of Forbes Best-In-State Banks (2021, 2022)! Responsible for adhering to Bank policies and procedures relating to regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the job function including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and Fair Lending. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. Member FDIC.