Loan Originator

Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Remote/office equipment

401K with company match

Full operations support

Job summary

Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation is seeking a Loan Originator to source, vet, foster, and close relationships for Bridge Loan programs. Ideal candidates will have experience with Fix & Flip and Ground Up construction financing, strong communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to sales in a competitive environment.

The role offers a base salary plus commissions, with remote or in-office work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of bridge loan origination experience.
• Established book of business.
• Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close on prospective bridge loan borrowers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong business relationships with borrowers.
• Obtain all required paperwork and financial information from perspective borrowers.
• Report business development and sales activity.
• Meet with new and existing prospects.
• Develop and execute business plans with market and competitor analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-player

Proactive mindset

Collaborative approach

Critical thinker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Company

Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation (“MMTC”) is a private real estate lender headquartered in Denver, Colorado. MMTC specializes in short term residential bridge loans for Fix & Flip investors, commercial loans, construction loans and rental property loans. MMTC was acquired by KKR, a leading global investment firm, in 2022.

Compensation

150k/ year to 250k/ year (base + commission)

Role Summary/Purpose

The Loan Originator will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, fostering, and closing relationships for Merchants Mortgage & Trust’s various Bridge Loan programs. Candidates should have relevant experience in providing builders with Bridge financing and should have relationships with loan borrowers active in the residential real estate Fix & Flip & Ground Up construction space. Candidates should be highly motivated, have strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a competitive yet rewarding sales position.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close on prospective bridge loan borrowers
• Cultivate and maintain strong business relationships with borrowers
• Obtain all required paperwork and financial information from perspective borrowers
• Report business development and sales activity
• Meet with new and existing prospects
• Help develop and execute business plans with thorough market and competitor analysis

Other Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• High motivation and a proactive mindset to understand problems, offer solutions, build relationships and work through institutional decision-making
• A collaborative approach to getting work done
• Team-player orientation
• Critical thinker regarding risk and quality of assets being originated

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 or more years of experience originating bridge loans and a minimum monthly self-sourced pipeline of $3m
• Established book of business
• Excel, Word and basic computer skills

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive rates and products
• Full operations support
• All necessary equipment provided to work remote or in office
• Benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401K with Company Match

Other

• Must be authorized to work in US