Mortgage Growth Partner & Branch Leader

Place Network Agents; Middleton (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Platz Group, in partnership with PLACE, invites an experienced Mortgage Loan Officer to build a lending business—moving beyond a traditional loan pipeline toward leadership of a branch and a high-producing team.

You will originate and close residential loans, serve as primary mortgage partner for the real estate team, and develop referral relationships with agents and builders to drive sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer (required).
• Verifiable closed loan volume (recent production history required).
• Active or eligible NMLS license.
• Strong understanding of purchase transactions (not just refi).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something meaningful.
• High integrity, strong communication skills, and team-first mentality.
• This is not a training role. This is a growth and leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Originate and close residential mortgage loans with excellence and speed.
• Serve as the primary mortgage partner for our real estate sales team's leads.
• Collaborate closely with agents to convert, pre-approve, and close buyers.
• Build, grow, and eventually lead a branch or production pod.
• Maintain strong referral relationships with agents, builders, and partners.
• Deliver a best-in-class borrower experience from pre-approval to closing.

Skills

Mortgage Loan Officer

Closed loan volume

Entrepreneurial mindset

Integrity

Communication skills

Team-first mentality

Job description

The Platz Group, in partnership with PLACE, invites an experienced Mortgage Loan Officer to build a lending business—moving beyond a traditional loan pipeline toward leadership of a branch and a high-producing team.

You will originate and close residential loans, serve as primary mortgage partner for the real estate team, and develop referral relationships with agents and builders to drive sustained growth.