Licensed Loan Officer

Distro
Farmington Hills, MI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Licensed Loan Officers with experience in mortgage sales and strong relationship-building skills will find this commission-only role in Michigan's suburban market rewarding, particularly for those focused on high-volume loan production.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in mortgage lending and a self-motivated, goal-driven mindset will thrive here.
    — “Goal-driven, self-motivated mindset”
  • Individuals who have successfully obtained or are prepared to obtain NMLS licenses and work in commission-only roles are ideal fits.
    — “Active NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator License OR successful completion of the SAFE Mortgage Licensing Exam”
  • Those with experience in managing multiple borrower files and maintaining pipeline activity will align well with this role.
    — “Experience managing multiple borrowers and active files”

Things to consider

  • The commission-only structure requires a candidate to be highly self-reliant and capable of generating their own leads.
    — “Ability to make outbound calls and develop business”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work with a wide range of mortgage products, including reverse and commercial loans.
    — “Provides a broad range of lending solutions including: Conventional Mortgages, FHA Loans, ... Commercial Lending Solutions”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your track record in converting leads and managing loan pipelines on your resume.
    — “Convert company-provided leads”
  • Highlight your ability to build referral and borrower relationships in your interview responses.
    — “Develop referral and borrower relationships”
  • Showcase your experience with mortgage product analysis and recommendations in your application materials.
    — “Recommend appropriate mortgage products”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with loan documentation and compliance procedures during the interview.
    — “Collect and review loan documentation”
  • Emphasize your experience in collaborating with underwriters and processors to close loans.
    — “Work closely with processors, underwriters, and operations teams”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • loan production
  • client satisfaction
  • compliance adherence
Typical background
mortgage lending experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Loan OriginationSalesCustomer ServiceRelationship ManagementComplianceTime Management

Preferred

Mortgage LendingBanking

Stack & domain

Loan OriginationComplianceCommunicationSalesNMLS Mortgage Loan Originator LicenseMortgage LendingFinancial Services

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

Licensed Loan Officer – Northgate Mortgage LLC

  • Position: Licensed Loan Officer
  • Company: Northgate Mortgage LLC
  • Location: Farmington Hills, MI (48334)
  • Nearby Areas: Farmington, Novi, Livonia, Southfield, West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Dearborn, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy, Sterling Heights, Warren, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Waterford, Madison Heights, Detroit
  • Compensation: Commission-Only Compensation Structure
  • Unlimited earning potential
  • Commission-only position (no guaranteed salary or hourly wage)
  • Earnings based on funded loan production
  • Compensation directly tied to loan originations and closed transactions
  • Significant upside for high-volume producers
  • About Northgate Mortgage:
  • Provides a broad range of lending solutions including:
  • Conventional Mortgages
  • FHA Loans
  • Purchase Loans
  • Refinance Loans
  • Cash-Out Refinances
  • Reverse Mortgages
  • Construction Loans
  • DSCR Loans
  • Residential Mortgage Programs
  • Commercial Lending Solutions
  • Focused on helping borrowers navigate the mortgage process with access to a diverse portfolio of financing products
  • Role Overview:
  • Responsible for prospecting, converting leads, originating loans, managing borrower relationships, and guiding clients from application through closing
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Generate mortgage loan opportunities
  • Develop referral and borrower relationships
  • Convert company-provided leads
  • Conduct borrower consultations
  • Analyze borrower financing needs
  • Recommend appropriate mortgage products
  • Collect and review loan documentation
  • Maintain pipeline activity and follow-up schedules
  • Guide borrowers from application through closing
  • Work closely with processors, underwriters, and operations teams
  • Ensure compliance with lending regulations
  • Meet production and funding goals
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Active NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator License OR successful completion of the SAFE Mortgage Licensing Exam
  • Ability to obtain required state licenses
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Strong sales and customer service abilities
  • Experience managing multiple borrowers and active files
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working in a commission-only compensation structure
  • Ability to make outbound calls and develop business
  • Ability to maintain borrower confidentiality
  • Goal-driven, self-motivated mindset
  • Ability to learn company systems and mortgage products
  • Preferred Experience:
  • Mortgage lending
  • Mortgage sales
  • Loan origination
  • Banking
  • Financial services
  • Borrower relationship management
  • Mortgage pipeline management
  • Lead conversion and prospecting
  • Benefits (Eligible After 90 Days):
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Professional Development
  • Company-Paid Licensing Support
  • Assistance Obtaining Additional State Licenses
  • Mortgage Product Training
  • In-House Systems Training
  • Workflow & Process Training
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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