VA Loan Assistant

Cross Country Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.

Veterans Lending Group is a team of mortgage professionals dedicated to serving military service members, veterans, and their families. With a focus on education and community involvement, the organization helps individuals navigate their mortgage options while providing expert guidance tailored to their unique needs. Veterans Lending Group operates as a registered tradename of Cross Country Mortgage, LLC and is committed to providing equal housing opportunities.

While the organization serves many regions, it is not authorized to process loans for properties located in New York. All loans are subject to underwriting approval, and VA loans require a valid Certificate of Eligibility.

The VA Loan Assistant is responsible for contacting incoming leads, gathering basic borrower information, and connecting qualified clients with a Loan Officer. This role requires comfort with phone-based communication, a customer-focused approach, and an interest in professional growth within the mortgage industry.

• Contact inbound and outbound leads by phone in a timely and professional manner.
• Gather basic borrower information.
• Identify borrower needs and connect qualified prospects with a Loan Officer.
• Schedule appointments and maintain follow-up tasks in the CRM.
• Accurately document lead status, call outcomes, and next steps.
• Manage a high volume of calls while maintaining strong customer service.
• Support the loan team by helping move leads through the early stages of the process.
• Follow company procedures and communication standards.
• Participate in training and development with the goal of obtaining a mortgage license.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in customer service, sales, telemarketing, or lead conversion, preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse range of clients, including veterans and active-duty service members, preferred.
• Comfortable asking questions, gathering information, and handling objections.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and phone skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, with excellent follow-up skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Willingness to obtain a mortgage license.

Cross Country Mortgage, LLC supports equal employment opportunity in hiring, development and advancement for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, uniformed service, covered veteran status, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, domestic violence victim status (where applicable), protected hair style or texture, genetic information (testing or characteristics), or any other protected status of an individual or because of the individual’s association with a member of a protected group or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (“Protected Characteristics”).