Strategic Loan Originator - Real Estate Financing

Dunmor; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunmor is a direct real estate lender based in Portland, ME, seeking a Loan Originator to generate new business, build relationships with borrowers and referral partners, and guide borrowers through financing options. The role requires managing an active loan pipeline from opportunity to closing and meeting monthly production targets.

You will coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely loan processing and closing, represent the company at industry events, and develop a strong referral

Responsibilities

• Source new loan opportunities through direct outreach, existing relationships, and referral partners.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly loan origination targets.
• Evaluate financing opportunities, structure loan scenarios, and negotiate terms consistent with Dunmor's lending guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, builders, developers, brokers, and other referral partners.
• Develop repeat business and referrals through strong customer relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of local real estate markets, lending trends, and competitive offerings.
• Maintain an active loan pipeline with timely follow-up from initial opportunity through closing.
• Keep accurate and current prospect, customer, and loan information in the CRM.
• Monitor sales activity, pipeline performance, and production results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with Customer Care, Credit, and other internal teams to support timely loan processing and closing.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the financing process, communicating updates and helping resolve issues.
• Represent Dunmor at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Build awareness of Dunmor's lending programs within assigned markets.
• Follow up with industry contacts to develop new relationships and generate loan opportunities.

Job description

Dunmor is a direct real estate lender based in Portland, ME, seeking a Loan Originator to generate new business, build relationships with borrowers and referral partners, and guide borrowers through financing options. The role requires managing an active loan pipeline from opportunity to closing and meeting monthly production targets.

You will coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely loan processing and closing, represent the company at industry events, and develop a strong referral