Experienced Loan Officer - Consumer Direct

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage•Chesterfield, MO

11d•$50,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is hiring an Experienced Loan Officer for its Consumer Direct team. The company is a full-service lending division offering residential mortgages, refinancing, and specialty loans, with competitive pricing and a range of loan products. Loan Officers listen to customers, build rapport, and understand and analyze their complete financial situations to identify suitable financial solutions for their needs. The role involves handling inbound calls, communicating with potential customers, and using sales and negotiation skills to close deals. The position offers a commission-based compensation plan with a state or local minimum-wage base hourly rate. The typical annual income stated for a Senior Loan Officer is $50,000 to $200,000. The company describes its culture as dynamic and collaborative and offers sales training, coaching, and opportunities for internal growth. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse, qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong follow-up capabilities.
Ability to connect quickly with consumers and build rapport.
Strong ability and passion for closing deals and negotiating.
Ability to identify customers' goals and objectives quickly.
Ambitious and motivated by opportunities for advancement.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to learn and react quickly in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Strong sense of urgency and initiative.
Ability to handle a high volume of phone calls.
Basic computer skills and data-entry ability.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience is preferred.
A college degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Listen to customers and build rapport.
Understand and analyze customers' full financial situations.
Identify customers' goals and objectives and provide appropriate financial solutions.
Handle inbound calls and a high volume of phone calls.
Communicate and follow up with potential customers.
Use sales and negotiation skills to close deals.

Benefits

40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment, with state sick-time requirements added as needed.
9 paid holidays and 1 floating cultural celebration day.
Multiple PPO medical plans and an HDHP-eligible plan.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Optional life insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Pet insurance.
401(k) with an employer match.
Free legal services.
Employee loan program.
Commission opportunities and a base hourly rate at the applicable state or local minimum wage.
Incentive plans, competitions, company-paid trips, and contests.
Ongoing sales training and coaching.
Continuous training and internal growth opportunities.