Senior Loan Officer

NEXA Lending; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXA Lending in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Senior Loan Officer to originate and manage residential mortgage loans from initial contact through closing. This full-time, on-site role focuses on building a robust client pipeline and coordinating with underwriting, processing, and closing teams.

You will review income, assets, credit, and collateral, explain loan options and requirements to clients, and ensure files are compliant and moving smoothly through the process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Loan Officer or Senior Loan Officer.

Responsibilities

• Originate and manage residential mortgage loans from initial contact through closing.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of clients and referral partners.
• Collaborate with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to ensure files are complete, compliant and moving efficiently.
• Provide clear, timely communication to clients and explain loan terms and requirements.
• Stay current with lending guidelines, market trends, and regulatory changes to advise clients effectively.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

LOS

CRM

Job description

Company Description

NEXA Lending is a nationally licensed mortgage company (NMLS #1660690) headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, with regulatory approvals across multiple states including AZ, CA, FL, ID, MT, OR, and WA. The company focuses on providing a wide range of residential loan products supported by compliant, transparent lending practices. Team members benefit from an established operational infrastructure, experienced leadership, and access to modern tools designed to streamline the lending process. NEXA Lending emphasizes professional growth, strong customer relationships, and adherence to state and federal lending regulations, offering a stable environment for mortgage professionals.

Role Description

The Senior Loan Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Las Vegas, NV, responsible for originating and managing residential mortgage loans from initial contact through closing. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining a pipeline of clients and referral partners, gathering and analyzing borrower financial information, and recommending appropriate loan products. The person in this role will collaborate closely with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to ensure files are complete, compliant, and moving efficiently through the loan process. The Senior Loan Officer will provide clear, timely communication to clients, explain loan terms and requirements, and uphold high standards of customer service and ethical lending. This role also involves staying current with lending guidelines, market trends, and regulatory changes to advise clients effectively and support business growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Loan Officer or Senior Loan Officer, with a strong track record of successful loan origination and client relationship management.


• Solid Finance and underwriting knowledge, including the ability to review income, assets, credit, and collateral to assess borrower eligibility and risk.


• Strong Customer Service skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, manage expectations, and maintain a client-focused approach.


• Extensive Loan Origination skills, including familiarity with conventional, FHA, VA, and other common loan programs and related documentation requirements.


• Active NMLS license and any state-specific licenses required for Las Vegas, NV; thorough understanding of federal and state mortgage regulations.


• Proficiency with loan origination systems (LOS), CRM tools, and standard office software; ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectively.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.


• Prior experience in a high-volume mortgage environment is preferred; bilingual language skills are a plus.