Loan Originator
Job Summary
Dunmor is seeking experienced Loan Originators to develop new business, build strong borrower and broker relationships, and consistently generate funded loan volume.
The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of originating at least $2 million in monthly funded volume across investment real estate products such as fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, single-family rental, and bridge financing.
This is a sales-focused role for professionals who are comfortable owning their pipeline, developing new relationships, and performing against clear production expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a Loan Originator, you will be responsible for developing new business, managing borrower and referral relationships, and driving funded loan volume. Key responsibilities include:
Business Development and Origination
- Develop new lending opportunities through relationships with real estate investors, brokers, agents, and other referral partners.
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly production goals through proactive prospecting and relationship development.
- Present loan options and terms clearly and effectively, structuring financing solutions that align with borrower needs and Dunmor lending programs.
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain a strong network of borrowers and referral partners to generate repeat business and new opportunities.
- Maintain regular communication with prospects, clients, and referral sources throughout the lending process.
- Develop long-term relationships that support ongoing loan production and referrals.
Pipeline and CRM Management
- Maintain an active pipeline of prospective and in-process transactions and ensure timely follow-up at each stage.
- Keep CRM records current and accurate, including prospect activity, applications, deal status, and client communications.
- Track individual production activity and adjust business-development efforts as needed to achieve performance goals.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with Processing, Underwriting, Valuations, and other internal teams to support an efficient loan process.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for borrowers and referral partners throughout the transaction.
- Help resolve issues, communicate status updates, and keep transactions moving toward closing.
Market Presence and Networking
- Represent Dunmor at industry events, conferences, trade shows, and other networking opportunities.
- Develop relationships within target markets to expand Dunmor’s borrower and referral network.
- Conduct appropriate pre-event outreach and post-event follow-up to convert new relationships into lending opportunities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated track record of consistently originating at least $3 million in monthly funded volume within investment real estate lending, including fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, single-family rental, and bridge financing.
- Strong business-development skills with an established ability to generate new relationships, repeat business, and referral opportunities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly explain loan structures, terms, and requirements.
- Ability to review borrower and transaction information, identify viable financing solutions, and structure deals within established lending guidelines.
- Strong organizational and pipeline-management skills, including consistent use of CRM systems and timely follow-up with prospects and clients.
- Self-directed and accountable, with a strong focus on meeting or exceeding production goals.
- Prior experience with a private lender, direct lender, or other investment real estate lending platform strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.