Mortgage Loan Officer

New American Funding; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New American Funding is seeking a Mortgage Loan Officer in Overland Park, KS. This full-time, on-site role focuses on originating residential mortgage loans, guiding clients through the application process, and ensuring a compliant, timely close.

You will work with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to gather documentation and support clients through the entire loan journey. Candidates should have experience in residential lending, knowledge of loan products (conventional, FHA, VA), and

Qualifications

• Experience as a loan officer originating residential mortgages.
• Knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA loan products.
• Hands-on mortgage lending processes: intake, docs, pipeline management.
• Understanding underwriting guidelines for loan structuring.

Responsibilities

• Originate residential mortgage loans and guide clients from application to closing.
• Meet with prospective borrowers and assess financial profiles.
• Collaborate with underwriting, processing and closing teams to gather docs and meet timelines.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing support.

Skills

Residential mortgage loans

Client consulting

Regulatory compliance

Underwriting knowledge

Customer service

Regulatory licensing (NMLS)

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance (beneficial)

Job description

Company Description

New American Funding is a mortgage lender focused on helping clients of all backgrounds achieve homeownership through a diverse product suite and competitive pricing. The organization emphasizes timely, efficient closings and continues to support clients after closing by servicing their mortgages. A strong commitment to client service guides every step of the homeownership journey, with an emphasis on enhancing clients’ standard of living. New American Funding operates under NMLS #6606 and maintains transparent licensing and consumer access information to ensure responsible and compliant lending practices.

Role Description

The Mortgage Loan Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Overland Park, KS. This role is responsible for originating residential mortgage loans, guiding clients through the application process, and ensuring a smooth, compliant transaction from initial consultation to closing. Day-to-day tasks include meeting with prospective borrowers, assessing their financial profiles, recommending appropriate loan products, and explaining terms and conditions in a clear and accessible way. The Mortgage Loan Officer will collaborate with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to gather documentation, resolve conditions, and meet closing timelines. The role also involves maintaining strong client relationships, providing ongoing support, and adhering to company policies, industry regulations, and community guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Loan Officer with a proven record of originating and managing residential mortgage loans.
• Knowledge of the Mortgage Industry and current market practices, including familiarity with conventional, FHA, VA, and other loan products.
• Hands-on experience in Mortgage Lending processes, including application intake, documentation review, and pipeline management.
• Understanding of Underwriting principles and guidelines to effectively structure and present loan files.
• Strong Customer Service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, build trust, and support clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Relevant state licensing and registration as required (e.g., NMLS registration); ability to maintain all regulatory compliance standards.
• Solid analytical, math, and financial assessment skills; comfort working with credit reports, income documentation, and debt-to-income calculations.
• Effective collaboration and time-management abilities, with capacity to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is beneficial.