About this role
Loan Officer Assistant — Northgate Mortgage LLC
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Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Nearby areas: Novi, Livonia, Southfield, West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Farmington, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Dearborn, Royal Oak, Troy, Birmingham, Warren, Sterling Heights, Detroit, Waterford, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Madison Heights
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Compensation: Commission-Only
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No guaranteed hourly wage or base salary
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Earnings tied to loan activity, assigned production, and/or closed transactions
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Strong earning potential for high-performing team members
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Opportunity to grow into Licensed Loan Officer roles
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About Northgate Mortgage:
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Full range of residential and commercial financing solutions including Conventional, FHA, VA, Refinancing, Cash-Out Refinancing, Reverse Mortgages, Construction Loans, and Investment Property Financing
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Focus on personalized borrower support from application through closing
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Role Summary:
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Support mortgage origination by coordinating borrower communication, collecting required documents, managing loan files, tracking follow-ups, and assisting loan officers throughout the loan lifecycle
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Key Responsibilities:
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Support Loan Officers throughout the mortgage process
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Communicate with borrowers regarding documentation requirements
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Collect and organize loan-related documentation
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Track borrower follow-ups and outstanding conditions
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Manage multiple active loan files simultaneously
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Handle inbound and outbound customer calls
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Maintain detailed and accurate records
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Assist with loan application setup and file organization
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Coordinate with borrowers, processors, and internal teams
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Ensure timely document collection and submission
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Maintain confidentiality of borrower financial information
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Learn mortgage products, company systems, and compliance requirements
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Required Qualifications:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent phone presence
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Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
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Ability to manage multiple borrower files simultaneously
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Detail-oriented with high accuracy
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Comfortable making inbound and outbound calls
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Experience collecting documents and tracking follow-ups
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Strong customer service mindset
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
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Willingness to learn mortgage products, compliance guidelines, and internal systems
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Comfortable working in a commission-only compensation structure
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Reliable, motivated, and highly accountable
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Preferred Experience:
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1+ years of customer service experience
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Administrative support experience
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Sales support experience
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Mortgage, banking, lending, real estate, or financial services experience
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Benefits (Available After 90 Days — Eligible Employees):
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Health Insurance
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401(k)
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In-House Mortgage Training
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Loan Product Education
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Systems & Software Training
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Potential Company-Sponsored Licensing Education
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Potential Company-Paid MLO Licensing Support
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Career advancement path to Licensed Loan Officer