Sales Professional – Loan Officer Academy
About Us
From your first day to your next promotion, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage invests in your career. We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone on the team strives to be the "best of the best". Our work atmosphere is highly entrepreneurial. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a division of Mutual of Omaha Insurance, inspired by hometown values and committed to being responsible and caring for each other. With this excellent reputation, customers are more receptive because of our well-branded name.
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending division offering a complete line of residential mortgages, refinancing, and specialty loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. By constantly updating our loan programs and pricing based on market patterns, we ensure competitive interest rates combined with optimal mortgage structuring.
About the Role
The Loan Officer Academy Associate program is designed for experienced sales professionals looking to build a long-term career in the mortgage industry. In this role, you'll participate in our comprehensive Academy program, where you'll receive training, support, and resources to earn your mortgage license and develop the skills to become a successful Loan Officer.
Throughout the program, you'll learn about the mortgage process, lending products, sales techniques, and customer relationship management while working alongside experienced leaders and mentors. Upon successfully obtaining your license, passing the required exams, and completing the Academy training, you'll transition into a Licensed Loan Officer role, where you'll begin working directly with customers and building your own pipeline.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated, sales-driven individuals seeking a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential, professional development, and a clear path for growth within Mutual of Omaha Mortgage.
Why Choose Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
- Work/Life Balance: We support a healthy work/life balance with flexible schedules and robust benefits.
- Love What You Do: Play an integral role in helping clients with their financial solutions. Sell from the heart without aggressive sales tactics and make a positive impact in someone's life.
- Awesome Culture: Enjoy a family-like culture with volunteer opportunities, company outings, and team-building activities like Bubble Hockey competitions.
- Growth and Advancement: Your hard work creates future advancement opportunities.
- Coaching and Continued Training: We provide extensive call coaching to help you transition smoothly without the "sink or swim" fear.
- Inbound Leads: Work with incoming leads from customers interested in Mutual of Omaha Mortgage—any salesperson's dream.
Requirements
- Previous sales or customer service experience (in any capacity, whether full-time or part-time).
- Desire to succeed and a motivated, competitive, and driven mindset.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook is a must).
Benefits
- Commission on closed/funded loans plus state/local minimum wage base hourly pay.
- Work/Life Balance: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday.
- Paid sick time: 40 hours after 90 days of employment (state requirements added as needed).
- 9 paid holidays + 1 floating cultural celebration day.
- Multiple PPO medical plans, including an HDHP-eligible plan.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Additional benefits: Optional life insurance, FSA, pet insurance, etc.
- 401K with a generous employer match.
- Free legal services.
- Employee loan program.
- Growth opportunities.