Loan Officer - Florida (Remote)

NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP • Valparaiso, IN

89d • $50,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At NewFed Mortgage, we take pride in delivering “Mortgages for every stage of your life.” Our family-focused culture centers on the human experience behind every home purchase. Whether it’s a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, we strive to be a trusted, lifelong partner guiding clients through the complexities of homeownership. We’re looking for a dedicated Mortgage Loan Officer who approaches each client with empathy and expertise. In this role, you’ll work closely with borrowers to understand their unique financial goals and navigate the mortgage application process—from gathering and verifying information to submitting applications for underwriting and processing. Success here means building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and referral partners, always putting people first.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Active Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) licensure through the NMLS.
• 1+ year experience in banking, mortgage lending, or a related field required.
• Solid understanding of Conventional, FHA, and VA loan guidelines, with experience in both purchase and refinance loans.
• Familiarity with Non-QM, Jumbo, Bond, and DPA loan programs is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with Encompass LOS software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including after-hours and weekends, to support clients as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Non-QM, Jumbo, Bond, and DPA loan programs.

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential borrowers to assess their financial situation and homeownership goals.
• Clearly explain the differences and approval requirements of various mortgage products, recommending options tailored to each client’s needs.
• Assist clients in completing mortgage applications (1003s), reviewing all documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify and analyze credit reports, income, assets, and other financial information.
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients throughout the loan process, providing updates at key milestones.
• Stay informed on local real estate trends, lending rates, regulatory changes, and lending best practices.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with realtors, builders, developers, and other community partners to promote lending services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Commission-based position, paid in basis points (bps) on closed loan volume.
• Opportunity to receive company-provided leads to supplement self-generated volume.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in NewFed’s benefits package and 401(k) plan on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Plan includes a company match to support long-term financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees