Licensing Analyst, Sr

loanDepot, Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

loanDepot in Irvine, CA is seeking a Licensing Coordinator to support candidates, new hires, and staff through the state licensing process. You will collect documentation, prepare applications, track progress, and maintain records to ensure timely approvals and renewals.

You will collaborate with Compliance, HR, and Operations to resolve licensing items, coordinate new licenses, and keep accurate data in ABC Licensing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in mortgage banking, business administration, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Processes licensing applications by collecting documents and submitting through state/federal systems.
• Monitors deadlines and manages licensing tasks to meet service levels.
• Prepares recurring licensing reports for loan originators and branches.
• Coordinates with Compliance, HR and Operations for licensing support.
• Maintains licensing records and sponsorships in the system.

Skills

Licensing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting candidates, new hires, and existing employees through the state licensing and renewal process by collecting required documentation, preparing application materials, and tracking progress using established procedures. Monitors all potential licensees and loan originators throughout each stage of their application, assists with pending or deficient items, and maintains accurate records of approved, renewed, and terminated licenses.

Responsibilities

• Processes new and renewal of loan originator, branch and/or corporate license applications by collecting required documentation, completing forms, and submitting applications through established state and federal systems in accordance with defined company procedures. Assists with licensing for the Company’s joint venture and affiliate licenses, as applicable.
• Manages assigned licensing tasks by monitoring state deadlines, prioritizing workload based on established timelines, and completing all work within required service levels.
• Prepares and updates recurring licensing reports for loan originators and branches, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and submitted according to reporting schedules.
• Collaborates with Compliance, HR, and Operations teams to provide licensing-related support, following defined procedures and routing complex or unusual requests to senior staff or management.
• Coordinates the preparation of new license applications by researching and confirming state requirements, registering approved education courses, scheduling exams, and assembling complete application packages under existing guidelines.
• Communicates with state licensing agencies to request information, obtain clarification on application status, and relay updates to internal teams, escalating issues to management when outside standard procedures.
• Handles the more complex or high-volume licensing files, ensuring all required documents are complete and meet established quality standards. Maintains accurate and up-to-date licensing records in ABC Licensing, including new hires, transfers, sponsorship changes, terminations, and renewals, ensuring data integrity through routine reviews and updates.
• Supports the onboarding of new hires by tracking start dates, preparing required licensing materials, updating checklists, and ensuring all documentation and sponsorship requests are completed accurately and on time. Guides loan officers through the process of clearing licensing items preventing license renewals.
• Assists with special projects and process updates as assigned, contributing task execution and documentation support while adhering to company workflow standards.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and a minimum of six (6) + years’ experience working in mortgage banking, business administration, or compliance.
• Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.

Why work for #teamloanDepot

• Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base salary is one piece of our total rewards package and is structured within a range so you can progress as you grow in the role. For this position, the anticipated annual base salary range is $29.81/hr to $41.11/hr nationally. In certain high-cost geographic markets (CA), the anticipated annual base salary range is $34.62/hr to $47.62/hr. Actual compensation will depend on your skills, experience, qualifications, and the work location tied to our geographic pay structure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.