Associate Mortgage Loan Officer (Purchase & Refi | Team-Based Training)

Who we are:

We honor God by using our talents to make a positive difference in the lives of our Team Members, Clients, Shareholders, Communities, and the People who provide services to us.

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for an aspiring mortgage professional who wants to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in lending. This role is designed for someone who may be early in their mortgage journey and is excited about joining an established team, learning the business hands-on, and developing into a successful producing Loan Officer.

Whether your background is in real estate, escrow, title, banking, transaction coordination, client service, or sales, you'll gain exposure to every aspect of the mortgage process while working alongside experienced mortgage professionals. This is a unique opportunity to learn purchase and refinance lending, build relationships with real estate partners, and develop the skills needed to grow your own book of business over time.

What You'll Do

You'll work as part of a collaborative team that supports homebuyers, homeowners, and referral partners throughout the mortgage process. You'll gain experience across both purchase and refinance lending while learning how to guide borrowers through financing decisions with confidence and care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting borrowers throughout the loan process from application to closing
• Supporting Loan Officers with lead conversion, client communication, and pipeline management
• Building relationships with real estate agents, brokerages, and industry professionals
• Learning mortgage products, guidelines, and lending strategies
• Helping create an exceptional customer experience through proactive communication and service
• Developing the skills and knowledge needed to eventually manage your own production pipeline
• Staying current on industry trends, loan programs, and regulatory requirements

What You'll Bring

Success in this role comes from curiosity, coachability, and a desire to help people achieve homeownership. Here's what we're looking for:

• Experience in real estate, mortgage, escrow, title, banking, financial services, sales, customer service, or a related field
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Desire to learn the mortgage business and eventually become a producing Loan Officer
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent customer service
• Existing NMLS license is preferred but not required; licensing support may be available depending on experience and state requirements

What We Offer

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced mortgage professionals
• Clear career path into a producing Loan Officer role
• Exposure to both purchase and refinance lending
• Access to established real estate relationships and referral opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, FSA, HSA, 401K, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and Paid Parental Leave benefits, as well as the opportunity for a performance-based bonus based on position and department
• Industry-leading technology and operational support
• Award-winning workplace culture recognized for work-life balance and employee satisfaction
• Long-term career growth opportunities within one of the nation's leading mortgage lenders

Compensation: $44,304 to unlimited

What To Do Next

If you're excited about learning the mortgage business, working alongside experienced professionals, and building a career with growth potential, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and let's talk about how you can start your journey with Cornerstone.

Once you join Cornerstone, we invest in you as a valued member of our team. Our team members will tell you there's something different about working here: a culture of genuine support, innovation, and shared purpose that you'll experience from day one.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.