Loan Officer, RTL

Anchor Loans, LP; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance options

401(k) retirement program with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for professional development

Generous sick leave and vacation benefits

On‑site gym at Thousand Oaks location

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Anchor Loans, LP, located in California, is hiring a Loan Officer to enhance customer relationships and drive sales in the private lending sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of business-purpose lending experience and a proven ability to build a strong book of business.

Offering a competitive salary of $75,000 per year plus commission, along with comprehensive health insurance and generous benefits including a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business‑purpose lending.
• Ability to bring 10+ customer relationships to build your book of business.
• Self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Leadership and managerial skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customers and lending opportunities.
• Drive sales and build relationships with property investors.
• Cultivate strong relationships with existing and new borrowers.
• Develop and maintain the CRM client database.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Highly analytical

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Social media platform experience

Education

NMLS license

5 years’ experience in business‑purpose lending

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Anchor Loans, established in 1998, is a leading private, direct lender focused on bridge loans, ground‑up construction and single‑family rental solutions for non‑owner‑occupied projects, operating in 48 states from its headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California. Anchor Loans is seeking a Loan Officer who is passionate about the customer experience and focused on building and nurturing strategic relationships.

Position Summary: successful Loan Officers will have a track record of $5 million or more in monthly origination volume in the fix/flip, ground up construction, single family rental and/or short‑term bridge financing space. They will meet production goals by establishing ongoing business relationships with real estate investors across the U.S., balancing inbound and outbound sales and traveling to conferences and client meetings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify new customers and lending opportunities with property investors and/or referral partners such as brokers, realtors, buildings and other referral sources.
• Drive sales, build and strengthen relationships with property investors, brokers and real estate agents from company leads, referrals, industry events and other sources.
• Cultivate strong relationships with existing and new borrowers via in‑person meetings, calls and emails; act as the primary escalation point for resolving customer issues and roadblocks.
• Develop and maintain the CRM client database to manage contacts and customer relationships.
• Reach out to existing and new customers regularly to stay on top of industry trends and maintain visibility to build relationships and sales.
• Attend industry events and conferences, leveraging pre‑planning, onsite meetings and post‑outreach to find and convert leads.
• Leverage CRM marketing campaigns to nurture and stay in contact with all customers.
• Evaluate transactions using standardized tools to size deals, create quotes and terms sheets.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to identify all potential business sources toward monthly loan volume goals.
• Facilitate the borrower approval process by collecting and providing necessary information for loan processing.
• Pre‑qualify loan packages when borrowers or brokers need assistance.
• Obtain initial documentation directly from potential borrowers.
• Monitor pipeline reports to determine loan status and address potential problems.
• Grow the brand (Anchor’s and the officer’s) with blog posts, online posts, reposts and marketing strategies to stay in front of current and future customers.
• Maintain constant, transparent dialogue with customers to keep them informed of loan status.
• Create strong partnerships with Valuations, Construction and Underwriting leaders; prioritize the loan pipeline and collaborate to solve interdepartment roadblocks.
• Stay updated on industry and competitor trends and use that information to inform product, sales and/or pricing.

Essential Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business‑purpose lending.
• Ability to bring 10+ customer relationships to build your book of business.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time in a remote environment.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new procedures and systems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.
• NMLS license.
• Highly self‑motivated and disciplined.
• Leadership and managerial skills preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Experience with CRM, required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new software and systems.
• Lending experience required.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Compensation

$75,000 per year plus commission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, vision and basic life/AD&D insurance.
• Generous sick leave and vacation benefits for rest, relaxation and personal pursuits.
• Highly competitive performance bonus.
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Workplace celebrations, team building, charity drives and food‑truck luncheons.
• On‑site gym (Thousand Oaks only).
• 12 paid holidays.

Diversity matters to our organization; we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are welcomed and will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, natural origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.