Mortgage Loan Officer

About the role

Best Interest is part of the Clever Real Estate ecosystem, united by a shared mission to 'connect people with the most trustworthy advice and the best solutions for every step of their real estate journey'. We are backed by $13 million in venture capital and reach over 5 million consumers annually.

Responsibilities

• Consult with borrowers to understand financial goals and recommend appropriate loan programs
• Originate and structure residential mortgage loans (Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo)
• Manage leads and active pipeline from application through submission
• Deliver clean, submission-ready files to Processing
• Set accurate expectations with borrowers and Realtor partners
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the transaction
• Proactively manage conditions that require LO input or explanation
• Protect closing timelines through early issue identification and follow-up
• Build repeat and referral business through trust, responsiveness, and execution
• Operate in full compliance with all federal, state, and company guidelines
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Strong communicator who builds trust with borrowers and agents
• Organized and disciplined in pipeline and follow-up management
• Coachable and process-oriented, with a team-first mindset
• Experienced in building B2B relationships and growing organic referral business
• Has wholesale/broker experience, nice to have
• 3+ Years of experience with mortgage origination and sales
• Licensed through NMLS
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence across teams and levels
• Real estate, fintech, or marketplace industry experience a plus

Requirements

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Strong communicator who builds trust with borrowers and agents
• Organized and disciplined in pipeline and follow-up management
• Coachable and process-oriented, with a team-first mindset
• Experienced in building B2B relationships and growing organic referral business
• Has wholesale/broker experience, nice to have
• 3+ Years of experience with mortgage origination and sales
• Licensed through NMLS
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence across teams and levels
• Real estate, fintech, or marketplace industry experience a plus

Benefits

• Cheap Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 18 days of PTO (increases with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement plan administered through Guideline
• 6–12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness Benefits: Free counseling sessions and optional weekly meditation

Pay

Hourly + Commissions + Bonus: $120,000-$260,000

Schedule

Remote option for candidates not in the area