Mortgage Loan Partner 2

The Mortgage Link; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortgage Link is seeking a driven Mortgage Loan Partner 2 (LP2): Pre-Approval Specialist in the United States. The role focuses on borrower prequalification, pre-approvals, and pipeline execution to keep loans progressing smoothly through processing, underwriting, and closing.

You will collaborate with loan officers, borrowers, processors, and third-party partners to deliver timely closings and a concierge-level borrower experience.

Qualifications

• Active NMLS license required.
• Minimum 5 years of mortgage loan officer assistant, processing, underwriting, or origination experience.
• Proficient in DU/DO, LP, and investor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prequalify borrowers and engage referral partners with accurate information.
• Pre-approve qualified borrowers and prepare payment/scenario requests.
• Manage pipeline: onboard contracts, process disclosures, and ensure on-time closings.
• Communicate clearly with borrowers and referral partners to maintain 95%+ on-time closings.

Skills

NMLS license

Mortgage knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

LOS platforms

Job description

Mortgage Loan Partner 2 (LP2): Pre-Approval Specialist

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Loan Partner 2 (LP2) to manage borrower prequalification, pre-approvals, and pipeline execution for a high-performing mortgage team. The LP2 plays a critical role in ensuring loans are structured properly, communicated clearly, and closed on time. This role works closely with the Loan Officer, borrowers, processors, underwriters, and third-party partners to maintain 95%+ on-time closings while delivering a concierge-level borrower and referral partner experience.

Responsibilities

3+ Core Duties & Key Measurements

Prequalify

• Serve as an available resource for referral partners
• Engage in soft qualification conversations to help assess general borrower readiness and scenario viability
• Answer referral partner questions such as: Condo warrantability
• Bank statement borrower scenarios
• Recasting and general loan structure questions
• Communicate effectively with all referral partners (Realtors, financial advisors, builders, and other partners) using clear, accurate, and compliant language

Pre-Approve

• Accurately pre-approve qualified borrowers
• Prepare payment and scenario requests
• Proactively engage pre-approved buyers
• Communicate effectively with referral partners

Pipeline Management

• Onboard all new contracts for rate lock consultation
• Submit applications for processing for disclosures
• Execute borrower updates, pre-closing, and funding calls
• Ensure 95%+ of loans close on time
• Resolve 95%+ of loan issues prior to LO escalation

Qualifications

• An active NMLS license is required
• Minimum 5 years of mortgage loan officer assistant, processing, underwriting, or origination experience
• Proficient in DU/DO, LP, and investor guidelines
• Experience with major LOS platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Completion of regulatory and compliance training

Compensation

Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000+ base salary with potential per-file bonus

$50,000-$80,000 per year