Loan Officer - Columbia, MO

Veterans United Home Loans•Columbia, MO

9d•$85,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you’ll be assisting Veterans and Service Members navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives—buying a home. As a Loan Officer at Veterans United, you are the trusted guide from start to finish. You are not just structuring loans, you are educating borrowers on how VA loans work, setting expectations, and walking them through every step of the process with confidence and care. Our Loan Officers are supported by industry leading technology designed to remove friction from the loan process and give you time back where it matters most. By automating manual tasks and simplifying how loans move through the system, our tools allow you to focus your energy on building trust, understanding borrower needs, and creating strong relationships starting with the very first call. This role balances high touch service with performance driven results. Our marketing team provides a strong pipeline of interested borrowers, so most of your outreach is to Veterans who have already raised their hand. It is fast paced and demanding, but deeply rewarding knowing the work you do helps Veterans achieve homeownership. In this base plus commission role, Loan Officers can earn over $85K in their first year, grow to approximately $200K+ by year three, and reach over $300K by year five. Earning potential is uncapped, with top performers earning well over $500K. You'll spend much of your day communicating with borrowers by phone, email, and other communication tools. Business calls may be recorded and reviewed using AI-assisted technology to support coaching, quality assurance, compliance, training, and performance evaluation. These technologies may collect, store, and use voiceprints as part of that process.

Requirements

Established experience
Direct sales experience
Proven track record in pipeline management, including the use of key metrics
NMLS licensed (company will assist in obtaining license)

Nice To Haves

Grit and resilience
Ability to adapt to change, learn quickly, and creatively solve problems
Effective time and pipeline management skills
Willingness to embrace feedback and continuously learn
Clear and confident communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Honesty and transparency

Responsibilities

Engaging with borrowers to understand their goals and providing clear, expert guidance so they feel informed, confident, and ready to move forward.
Leveraging online systems and digital tools to review credit and identify the best loan solutions for reach borrower.
Guiding borrowers through the loan process by clearly explaining options, rates, and terms.
Managing loan files from application through closing while keeping borrowers informed every step of the way.
Collaborating closely with internal and external partners to ensure a smooth, high quality loan experience.