Are you a mortgage professional looking for a stable, salaried position as a Loan Partner Pre-Approval Specialist?

Would you enjoy being on a team where you can help clients achieve their goal of homeownership without having to hunt for new business or the stress of living 100% on commission?

Our ideal applicant is:

• An honest, self-starter who takes ownership and manages their own workflow without needing to be micromanaged

• A team player with a great attitude who supports the Loan Officer and communicates with confidence

• Eager to learn and grow, and excited to expand their mortgage knowledge across a wide range of loan products

• A strong written communicator who is comfortable with email as the primary form of team communication, so nothing gets missed

• Detail-driven, accountable, and proud of their work

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values accuracy

• Great at follow-up

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Loan Partner 2 (LP2) to manage borrower prequalification, pre-approvals, and pipeline execution for an established, growing mortgage team. The team closes an average of 10 units, about $3 million in volume, per month. Business comes mainly from Realtor referrals, with about 35 new leads coming in each month.

The team is based in DeLand, FL, and is licensed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with plans to grow its presence in Tennessee. This is your chance to join a team at a key moment of growth and help increase production while giving the Loan Officer more time to focus on building the business.

The LP2 plays a critical role in making sure loans are structured properly, communicated clearly, and closed on time. You will work closely with the Loan Officer, borrowers, processor, underwriters, and third-party partners to keep closings on schedule while delivering a concierge-level experience for borrowers and referral partners.

Prequalify & Pre-Approve

• Serve as the go-to resource for Realtors and referral partners when the Loan Officer is unavailable

• Assess borrower readiness and answer scenario questions across Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Non-QM, DSCR, construction, and reverse mortgage loans

• Accurately pre-approve qualified borrowers, prepare payment scenarios, and follow up with pre-approved buyers

Pipeline Management

• Onboard new contracts, coordinate rate locks, and submit files to processing

• Monitor the pipeline daily and keep borrowers and Realtors updated through closing

• Review Closing Disclosures and handle pre-closing, funding, and post-closing calls

• Ensure 95%+ of loans close on time and resolve 95%+ of issues before LO escalation

Additional Expectations

• Keep the Loan Officer informed through clear, organized email updates

• Deliver a professional, concierge-level experience to every borrower and partner

• Minimum of 2 years of mortgage loan officer assistant or processing experience

• Active NMLS license preferred but not required to start; must be willing to obtain licensing

• Experience with Encompass required; experience with Tidal Wave is a strong plus

• Familiarity with Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Non-QM guidelines; experience with complex loans a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organization, prioritization, time management, and follow-up

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments

• Ability to work Eastern Time (EST) business hours

• Completion of regulatory and compliance training

At Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, customer service is a way of life. #FairwayNation mortgage loan officers are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for our customers while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted mortgage advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping you through every step of the loan process — from application to closing and beyond. It’s all designed to exceed expectations, provide satisfaction and earn trust.

Our #FairwayNation strongly believes the way we do things is just as important as what we do. Every team member is guided by our core values, which define how we best serve our customers, team members and local communities. We strive to make our team members and customers feel like a part of the Fairway family while providing exceptional customer service, speed and support by being kind, humble and giving 100% every day — it's WHAT we do and it's WHO we are. #FairwayNation