Loan Specialist - Columbia, MO

About the role

You’ll be the knowledgeable, confident voice guiding Veterans and service members through their VA home loan benefit. You’ll kick off the homebuying journey, build trust quickly, and turn interest into forward momentum.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with borrowers, learning about their goals, and guiding conversations that help them confidently move forward with the right VA loan option.
• Reviewing credit and financial information to thoughtfully match borrowers with solutions that fit their needs and set them up for success.
• Walking borrowers through each step of the loan process—setting clear expectations, answering questions, and helping secure strong rates and terms.
• Staying organized and proactive in managing your pipeline so each borrower receives timely follow-up and a smooth experience.
• Collaborating closely with teammates and cross-functional partners to keep things moving and deliver a positive, seamless borrower experience.

Requirements

New to mortgages? No problem. Mortgage experience is a plus but not required—we’re looking for people who are curious, great communicators, and passionate about helping others succeed.

Qualifications

• NMLS license (we can help you get this when you start).

Skills

• A Clear, Caring Communicator
• Integrity at Your Core
• Detail-Minded & Dependable
• Calm, Helpful Problem Solver
• Motivated & Accountable
• Team Player Through and Through
• Adaptable with a Positive Outlook

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus
• $1000 upon passing your SAFE exam

Pay

This is a base plus commission role with strong earning potential and a clear path for growth. Top performers in their first few years earn around 75K, and by year three many are earning 100K plus.

Schedule

• Daytime Loan Specialists typically work during normal business hours, with some need for evenings and weekends.
• Flex Loan Specialists have a schedule outside of normal business hours. They have the flexibility to set their own schedule. This is a full-time position; however, those hours can be worked anytime of their choosing; within the following guidelines: Anytime between 12PM-10PM Monday through Friday and anytime between 8AM-10PM Saturday and Sunday. Flex Loan Specialists are required to work 2 nights a week until 10PM. Flex Loan Specialists are required to work at least 32 weekend hours per month.

About Us

We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners. In two short decades, we closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation. But to us, success isn’t measured in numbers. Our success is measured in living our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity and Enhance Lives Every Day. We always strive to provide friendly service to military homebuyers and their families. And we always seek to lift up people and communities across the country.