Loan Coordinator - Columbia, MO

Veterans United Home Loans; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Job summary

Veterans United Home Loans is seeking a Loan Coordinator to guide the loan process from contract to closing with care, passion, and integrity. You will organize loan details, review credit documents, gather materials, and prepare files for underwriting and closing.

A base salary plus commission supports earnings from $50,000 to $80,000 in year one, with top performers earning well beyond. You’ll communicate with borrowers, loan officers, and teammates, own loans, meet deadlines, request and

Qualifications

• Strong communication with borrowers, officers, and teammates.
• Ability to manage multiple loans and meet deadlines.
• Attention to accuracy in document review and underwriting prep.
• Proactive problem solving to keep processes moving smoothly.
• Comfort with learning company guidelines and loan programs.

Responsibilities

• Guide the loan process from contract to closing with care and integrity.
• Organize loan details and review credit documents.
• Gather required items for completion and underwriting.
• Submit files for closing and ensure high-quality results.
• Attend training to stay current with guidelines and programs.
• Collaborate with team and other parties to support loans.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Organised & efficient

Team player

Tools

Credit review

Document gathering

Job description

Whether you come from a background in sales, business development, customer service, or hospitality, you can be successful in our role. We don’t require a specific degree or experience, but we’re looking for translatable skills and relevant expertise. We will provide you with the training and development opportunities needed to build a career here!

About The Role

As a Loan Coordinator, you’ll guide the loan process from the time they’re under contract through closing with care, passion, and integrity. Your role involves organizing loan details, reviewing credit documents, gathering what’s needed for completion, ensuring files are ready for underwriting, and submitting everything for closing— all while delivering exceptional results. With a base salary and commission setup, you're looking at $50,000 to $80,000 in your first year. But here's where it gets exciting — our top earners are hitting the six-figure mark and beyond, thanks to performance incentives that can propel your earnings higher.

Here’s a snapshot of what you’d be doing

• Communicating effectively with borrowers, loan officers, and teammates, responding quickly to questions, and keeping everyone in the loop.
• Taking ownership of loans, meeting deadlines, and ensuring every detail is handled with care.
• Requesting, reviewing, and organizing documents to make sure everything is accurate and ready for approval.
• Analyzing credit, income, and assets while following company and industry guidelines, always keeping quality and integrity in focus.
• Attending training sessions to stay on top of company guidelines and loan programs, continuously learning and growing.
• Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) and helping foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.

About You

Top-Notch Time Management Skills: You're a pro at keeping your day running smoothly, expertly prioritizing responsibilities to get things done efficiently and effectively.

Building Real Connections: Your strength is forming meaningful relationships with teammates and borrowers alike, delivering standout customer service that feels personal and professional every step of the way.

Keeping Cool Under Pressure: You remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations, demonstrating resilience and grit.

Detail-Oriented Excellence: Your attention to detail ensures nothing slips through the cracks. You take pride in making sure every piece of your work is thorough and accurate.

Thriving in a Fast-Paced World: You don’t just survive in high-energy, results-driven environments—you excel. You’re ready to meet challenges head-on and deliver results that matter.

About You

• Detail-Obsessed: You take pride in accurate, thorough work and catching the small things that matter.
• Organised & Efficient: You manage multiple tasks and deadlines without losing track of what’s important.
• Proactive Problem Solver: You don’t wait for someone else to fix it—you pick up the phone and get it handled.
• Clear Communicator: You communicate professionally with teammates and third parties to keep things moving.
• Calm Under Pressure: You stay steady and reliable, even in high-volume or time-sensitive situations.
• Process-Driven & Accountable: You follow workflows consistently, elevate when needed, and own your responsibilities.
• Team-First Mindset: You enjoy supporting others and strengthening the team through reliable, high-quality work.

About Us

We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners. In two short decades, we closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation. But to us, success isn’t measured in numbers. Our success is measured in living our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity and Enhance Lives Every Day. We always strive to provide friendly, caring service to military homebuyers and their families. And we always seek to lift up people and communities across the country. We’re so glad you’re here checking out this opportunity! If this role gets you excited but you’re worried you don’t check every box – don't sweat it. We’re more interested in what you can bring to the team than a perfect checklist. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Come as you are, and together we’ll create something amazing.

Learn more about Veterans United on Glassdoor and our career site at vu.com/careers

Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers that consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Veterans United Home Loans is a VA-Approved Mortgage Lender and is not endorsed or sponsored by any government agencies, including the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. NMLS # 1907. Equal Housing Opportunity.