Loan Officer - Springfield, MO

About the role

This is a highly competitive role designed for individuals who thrive in performance-driven environments. While a specific degree or mortgage background isn't required, we're looking for self-motivated people with experience managing a sales pipeline, building relationships, and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Connect with qualified leads, build trust, and show borrowers why First Residential is the right lending partner.
• Review financial information and guide borrowers to the loan solution that best fits their needs.
• Manage loan applications and documentation, keeping each file moving efficiently from application through closing.
• Walk borrowers through every step of the mortgage process while structuring loan options, rates, and fees that best meet their goals.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by supporting teammates and sharing in each other's success.

Requirements

• Demonstrate grit and resilience when navigating challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Be a salesperson at your core. Confident in picking up the phone, building relationships, and turning opportunities into results.
• Adapt quickly to change and enjoy solving problems in creative and practical ways.
• Be highly organized and know how to manage your time and prioritize competing demands.
• Be motivated by results, welcome coaching, and have a strong desire to continuously learn and improve.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and provide exceptional service to borrowers and teammates.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Lead with honesty, transparency, and integrity, always doing what's right for borrowers, teammates, and the business.

Qualifications

• Become NMLS licensed, and we'll help you obtain your license when you join the team.

Skills

• Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
• Proficiency in managing loan applications and documentation.
• Experience in guiding clients through the mortgage process.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Base plus commission role with uncapped earning potential.
• Training, coaching, and marketing support to help you maximize your potential.

Pay

Your income is driven by your performance, commitment, and production, giving you the opportunity to build a career that rewards your ambition. Most Loan Officers earn $70,000 to $80,000 in their first year. By year three, top performers earn around $145,000, with earning potential exceeding $300,000 by year five.

Schedule

The schedule offers flexibility, but success comes from consistently putting in the effort to meet and exceed your goals. Most of the work happens in the office, where collaboration, coaching, and healthy competition create an environment that helps everyone succeed.

About Us

We started First Residential Independent Mortgage to make homebuying more authentic. Your heart and dedication will help us get there. First Residential is part of the Veterans United family of companies. Backed by the mortgage expertise of Veterans United while specializing in conventional and FHA loans, First Residential offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with the support of an industry leader. Our success is measured by how we live our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity, and Enhance Lives Every Day. We strive to provide exceptional service to homebuyers and their families while making a positive impact on the people and communities we serve.