# Loan Originator

**Company:** [Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/8pn1Sb2YKD83UHj4FXhhnX.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Department:** Sales

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## Description

**Company**

Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation (“MMTC”) is a private real estate lender headquartered in Denver, Colorado. MMTC specializes in short term residential bridge loans for Fix & Flip investors, commercial loans, construction loans and rental property loans. MMTC was acquired by KKR, a leading global investment firm, in 2022.

**Compensation: 150k/ year to 250k/ year (base + commission)**

**Role Summary/Purpose**

The Loan Originator will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, fostering, and closing relationships for Merchants Mortgage & Trust’s various Bridge Loan programs. Candidates should have relevant experience in providing builders with Bridge financing and should have relationships with loan borrowers active in the residential real estate Fix & Flip & Ground Up construction space. Candidates should be highly motivated, have strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a competitive yet rewarding sales position.

**Responsibilities**

-   Identify, develop, and close on prospective bridge loan borrowers
-   Cultivate and maintain strong business relationships with borrowers
-   Obtain all required paperwork and financial information from perspective borrowers
-   Report business development and sales activity
-   Meet with new and existing prospects
-   Help develop and execute business plans with thorough market and competitor analysis

**Other Responsibilities/Qualifications**

-   Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
-   High motivation and a proactive mindset to understand problems, offer solutions, build relationships and work through institutional decision-making
-   A collaborative approach to getting work done
-   Team-player orientation
-   Critical thinker regarding risk and quality of assets being originated
-   Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and successfully meet established deadlines
-   Ability to work independently and be self-motivated with measurable results
-   Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, LinkedIn & LinkedIn Navigator, Teams

## Requirements

**Eligibility Requirements**

-   Bachelor’s degree required
-   2 or more years of experience originating bridge loans and a minimum monthly self-sourced pipeline of $3m
-   Established book of business
-   Excel, Word and basic computer skills

**What We Offer**

-   Competitive Salary
-   Competitive rates and products
-   Full operations support
-   All necessary equipment provided to work remote or in office
-   Benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401K with Company Match

**Other**

-   Must be authorized to work in US