Loan Officer - Springfield, MO

Overview

Do you love sales? If you hesitated, this might not be the role for you. If you immediately said yes, keep reading!

While a specific degree or background is not required, this role is highly competitive and intended for individuals with established experience. We place greater emphasis on self-motivated candidates with relevant expertise, specifically those with prior experience in sales and working in a pipeline.

In this base + commission role, top producers can earn from $85K in their first year to $85K–$120K+ as momentum builds. Your drive sets the ceiling.

Being a Loan officer at First Residential combines sales, customer service, and financial expertise. You’ll help borrowers navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives—buying a home. It’s a high-energy, high-impact position where your determination and hustle influence success.

Our marketing team brings in fresh leads, so you’ll often call prospects who are already interested rather than cold-calling. Your job is to convert leads into success stories by building trust, analyzing financials, and guiding borrowers to the best loan option. The schedule is flexible, but expect to invest the time needed to meet and exceed goals.

Most work happens in the office, fostering collaboration and a supportive, competitive environment. The rewards of helping someone secure their dream home are meaningful.

• Calling leads to explain why First Residential is the right lender for them.
• Running credit through an online system and helping borrowers find the right loan for their situation.
• Handling all paperwork and keeping the borrower’s file on track until loan closing.
• Walking borrowers through the loan process and structuring loans, including setting up rates and fees that work for their needs.
• Supporting a collaborative team culture.

• Show grit and resilience in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Sales-focused and comfortable initiating contact and following up with leads.
• Flexible and able to identify creative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong time management and prioritization to maximize productivity.
• Eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and motivated to enhance performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for borrowers and teammates.
• Thrive in collaborative settings and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Commitment to honesty and transparency in all interactions.

Note:

You’ll need to be NMLS licensed (we can help you obtain it when you start).

First Residential Independent Mortgage exists to make home buying more authentic. We are part of the Veterans United family of companies, with a history of mortgage experience and a focus on conventional and FHA loans. Our values are:
Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity, and Enhance Lives Every Day. We strive to provide friendly service to home buyers and their families and to lift up people and communities nationwide.

If you’re excited by this role but don’t check every box, don’t worry—your passion, drive, and ability to contribute to the team matter more. Apply today. Learn more at

Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers that consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

We’re also open to referrals that increase your chances of interviewing at Veterans United Home Loans. Springfield, MO location: $70,916 - $105,000

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