Loan Officer Assistant

West Capital Lending; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Modern systems and tech stack

Job summary

A leading mortgage brokerage in California seeks a proactive Loan Officer Assistant to support a high-volume loan officer team. The role involves assisting throughout the loan origination process, managing borrower documentation, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and previous experience in mortgage or financial services. The company offers competitive compensation and career growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous mortgage or financial services experience preferred.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple files independently.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple files at once.
• Familiarity with mortgage documents, underwriting conditions, and lending guidelines is a plus.
• Experience with loan origination software (Encompass, Calyx, Arrive, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Loan Officers throughout the loan origination process.
• Collect and organize borrower documentation.
• Communicate with borrowers and internal team members.
• Assist in managing pipelines, disclosures, and follow-up communication
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to work independently

Loan origination software

Tools

Encompass

Calyx

Arrive

Job description

Overview

West Capital Lending is a fast-growing, high-performance mortgage brokerage dedicated to empowering loan officers with industry-leading support, technology, and access to top-tier lending solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional client experience, transparent processes, and a culture built on collaboration, efficiency, and excellence.

We are seeking a Loan Officer Assistant who is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting a high-volume loan officer team. This role is essential to ensuring a smooth client experience from application through closing.

Responsibilities

• Support Loan Officers throughout the loan origination process
• Collect, review, and organize borrower documentation (income, assets, credit, etc.)
• Communicate with borrowers, lenders, real estate agents, and internal team members
• Assist in managing pipelines, disclosures, and follow-up communication
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous mortgage or financial services experience preferred (LOA, Processor, Jr. Processor, or similar)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple files at once
• Familiarity with mortgage documents, underwriting conditions, and lending guidelines is a plus
• Experience with loan origination software (Encompass, Calyx, Arrive, etc.) is a plus

What We Offer

• Collaborative, supportive leadership and team environment
• Competitive compensation package (hourly + performance incentives)
• Opportunity for career growth within one of the top-performing divisions at West Capital Lending
• Modern systems and tech stack designed to make your job more efficient