Mortgage Loan Officer (Construction Lending)

Credit Union of Georgia; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing financial institution in Georgia is seeking a Construction Loan Officer to drive loan production and manage relationships with builders and contractors. The role involves originating loans, overseeing the construction process, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of lending experience and a robust network in the Atlanta area. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of mortgage, construction, or commercial lending experience.
• Direct experience originating and administering residential construction loans preferred.
• Established builder or realtor referral network in the greater Atlanta market is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and maintain a referral network for construction loan opportunities.
• Originate construction loans for builders and end-user borrowers.
• Represent the credit union at community events to generate new member relationships.
• Receive, review, and process construction loan applications.
• Track available funds relative to project completion and process draw requests.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Understanding of construction processes

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent business/trade school coursework

Tools

Mortgage loan origination software

Job description

Construction Loan Officer

Credit Union of Georgia is continuing to grow, and we are looking for a talented Construction Loan Officer to join our team. At Credit Union of Georgia, every role contributes to helping our members achieve their financial goals. Join a team that puts members at the center of everything we do!

The Construction Loan Officer is responsible for driving loan production through relationship-based sales and business development. This role actively cultivates partnerships with builders, contractors, realtors, and community partners to generate new opportunities, while originating residential construction loans for both builders (spec and pre-sold homes) and individual borrowers.

This position serves as the credit union’s primary point of contact throughout the construction process, ensuring loans are properly structured, underwritten, funded, and administered through certificate of occupancy. The Construction Loan Officer manages the full lifecycle of each project, including draw schedules, budget tracking, and collateral protection, all within established policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Member Relations

• Proactively develop and maintain a referral network of home builders, general contractors, realtors, title companies, and real estate attorneys to generate a consistent pipeline of construction loan opportunities.
• Originate construction loans to both builders (spec and pre-sold projects) and end-user borrowers (construction-to-permanent and stand-alone construction), structuring each transaction appropriately for the borrower type.
• Represent Credit Union of Georgia at community events, builder associations, home shows, and Chamber functions to build brand awareness and generate new member relationships.
• Conduct consultative sales conversations with prospective borrowers and builders to understand project goals, assess financing needs, and present appropriate CUofGA construction loan products.
• Uphold the CUofGA member journEASE experience standards — Engage, Ask, Solve, and Excite — delivering exceptional service at every touchpoint.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities for other CUofGA products and services throughout the relationship lifecycle.

Loan Origination & Underwriting

• Receive, review, and process construction loan applications for both builder and end-user borrowers; gather and analyze financial documentation, credit reports, project budgets, plans, and contractor credentials.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and collateral adequacy; submit qualified applications with complete packages for underwriting review and present recommendations to Loan Committee as appropriate.
• Coordinate with members, underwriters, title companies, and builders on behalf of CUofGA to ensure all loan conditions and documentation requirements are satisfied prior to and after approval.
• Maintain current NMLS registration throughout employment and comply with all applicable regulations including the SAFE Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and NCUA requirements.

Construction Management & Draw Administration

• Establish and manage appropriate reporting for all construction projects; track available funds relative to percentage of completion and process draw requests in accordance with disbursement schedules.
• Review draw documentation including Contractor Verified Statements, Owner’s Sworn Statements, lien waivers, and inspection reports to verify work completion before authorizing fund releases.
• Determine when to order partial and final inspections; monitor construction progress against the approved budget and timeline, and request plat surveys upon foundation completion.
• Communicate regularly with borrowers and builders throughout the construction period to ensure timely, accurate disbursements and keep all parties aligned on project status.
• Proactively identify and elevate funding disputes, construction delays, or budget variances that could impact collateral integrity or CUofGA’s lien position, and coordinate with management on appropriate resolution.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of mortgage, construction, or commercial lending experience, with demonstrated production results.
• Direct experience originating and administering residential construction loans, including builder/spec lending and construction-to-permanent products, strongly preferred.
• Established builder or realtor referral network in the greater Atlanta market is a significant advantage.

Education & Licensing

• College degree preferred; two-year degree or equivalent business/trade school coursework required.
• Active NMLS registration required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Annual compliance training required (cybersecurity, Bank Secrecy Act, and other regulatory modules).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business development and relationship management skills with a proven ability to generate and close new loan volume.
• Solid understanding of residential construction processes, contractor roles, builder business models, and project budget management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, budgets, draw schedules, lien waivers, and title documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex loan terms and disbursement procedures into clear guidance for members and builders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-focused; capable of managing multiple active construction projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with mortgage loan origination software preferred.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-facing sales capacity with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Why Credit Union of Georgia?

At Credit Union of Georgia, you’ll be part of a community-focused organization that values integrity, collaboration, and service excellence. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a culture that truly cares about people: our members, our employees, and our community.

Credit Union of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer.

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