Loan Officer - Columbia, MO
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. Want a career where your effort truly pays off? 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. Here’s a snapshot of what you’d be doing:
Requirements
- While a specific degree or background is not required, this role is highly competitive and intended for individuals with established experience.
- We place greater emphasis on candidates with relevant expertise, such as direct sales and a proven track record in pipeline management, including the use of key metrics.
- Challenge Seeking: You demonstrate grit and resilience, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Accomplished Adapter: You embrace change, learn quickly, and creatively solve problems as processes and technology evolve.
- Efficiency Expert: You manage your time and pipeline effectively, using tools and metrics to stay organized and productive.
- Growth Minded: You welcome feedback, continuously learn, and apply new knowledge to improve performance.
- Master Communicator: You communicate clearly and confidently, delivering a high level of service to borrowers and teammates.
- Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute positively, even under pressure.
- Integrity First: You operate with honesty and transparency, always doin what is right for the borrower and the team.
- One important thing—you’d need to be NMLS licensed (but we can help you get that when you start).
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
