Vice presidents assistant (AVPs) in mortgage lending work alongside their vice presidents and help with the day-to-day activities of a company's mortgage department. They are usually accountable for evaluating mortgage broker's loan applications to ensure that profitable loans are made available and that clients can pay them back. They also keep track of the margin of profit for lenders to ensure that the lender is profitable.
The people in this position are usually responsible for the implementation of various guidelines and policies to attract new customers and boost revenue. They also have the responsibility of making sure that the accuracy of budgeting and marketing reports that must be reviewed by the upper management.
An undergraduate degree from accounting or finance and a minimum of five years of work experience in the financial or banking field is usually required to be considered for this job. The AVPS are required to trust confidential information to ensure the security of the bank as well as its clients. They must have a thorough understanding of financial reports, computer systems as well as the federal and state rules regarding banking procedures and must also be able to pass a background check conducted by the federal government and get an NMLS number.