Community Home Loan Originator (NOLA)

Community Home Loan Originator (NOLA)

Department: Home Loan Origination - NOLA

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Why This Role Matters

The Community Home Loan Originator – NOLA is the single point of contact for the member or potential borrowers through the home loan process establishing an exceptional member experience.

They will proactively solicit new residential home loans that meet established loan quality and production goals while helping members or potential borrowers find the loan that best fits their financial needs.

What You’ll Do


* Build and maintain a recurring pipeline of member, community, and referral relationships that generate new mortgage lending opportunities.


* Cultivate partnerships with real estate professionals, builders, contractors, financial planners, nonprofits, community groups, and Financial Health Centers.


* Guide members and prospective borrowers through the home loan process as a trusted single point of contact.


* Match borrowers with residential home loan solutions that align with their financial needs and long-term goals.


* Analyze financial and credit information to support responsible lending decisions and a smooth approval process.


* Manage loan pipelines effectively to ensure timely funding, clear communication, and follow-through on commitments.


* Promote product awareness, regulatory compliance, and responsible debt management across member and stakeholder interactions.

Why You’ll Love This Role


* Make a direct community impact by helping individuals and families pursue homeownership and greater financial stability.


* Serve as a visible relationship-builder in the New Orleans market with the opportunity to grow meaningful local partnerships.


* Own the member experience from first conversation through loan funding, creating trust and confidence at every step.


* Join a mission-driven organization focused on reducing financial stress and helping members build financial resilience.


* Continue growing professionally through industry involvement, ongoing learning, and exposure to evolving mortgage guidelines.

Experience:

    Required


* 2 years of sales in Residential Loan Lending or related field with a general knowledge of mortgages, basic mortgage calculations and definitions, mortgage underwriting and equity loans

    Preferred 


* Underwriting experience

Skills & Knowledge:

    Required


* Professional appearance and conduct  


* Strong time management and reliability, including arriving on time to work and meetings, completing tasks within required timeframes, and planning, prioritizing, and self-managing effectively  


* Independent and creative problem-solving skills  


* Strong sense of urgency and ownership  


* Customer-service oriented and member-centric  


* Detail-oriented and organized  


* Team player who works well with others  


* Ability to contribute ...