The Opportunity:
The Loan Origination Analyst will play a crucial operational and administrative support role for our Account Executives. This is a detail-oriented, proactive position focused on ensuring a seamless and prompt loan processing experience for our clients. Key responsibilities include managing all required documentation, coordinating internal and external communications, and supporting the overall backend workflow. This position is strictly non-sales, with no direct involvement in client origination.
What you will do:
- Organize, track, and maintain comprehensive loan files from application through closing, supporting Loan Officers throughout the process
- Collect, review, and upload necessary documentation into internal systems, ensuring compliance and file completeness
- Perform data entry, status updates, and conduct loan file audits within CRM and Loan Origination System (LOS) platforms
- Prepare detailed summaries and reports to facilitate borrower updates and internal team coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison between internal underwriting, processing, and closing teams to ensure smooth progression of the loan lifecycle
- Monitor and manage team email communications, follow-up tasks, and operational checklists efficiently
- Stay current on company policies, underwriting guidelines, and all required loan documentation standards
- Assist with documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all repeatable loan support functions
- Support and contribute to process improvement initiatives across the department
- Step in to support additional responsibilities as business needs evolve
- Salary Range: $40,000 + variable cash compensation component
What you will bring to the table:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of professional experience in loan processing, financial services, or general administrative operations
- Demonstrated proficiency with productivity tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in frequent professional phone and email correspondence
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to issue resolution
- A self-motivated individual capable of working independently while simultaneously contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment
What we prefer to find:
- 5 years of professional experience in administrative operations, financial services, or loan processing
- Experience in mortgage lending and/or real estate
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business or a related field
What we look for in all our employees:
- A demonstrated track record of winning; we never stop at "just enough"
- An insatiable eagerness to continuously learn and to be coached; we are lifelong learners and always make ourselves available to others to teach us something new
- A possession of strong entrepreneurial spirit; we have a burning passion for building something great out of nothing
- A big vision for themselves and those around them; we always strive to be the best version of ourselves and help those around us do the same
- An unwavering sense of integrity; an individual who roots oneself with a core belief that how one does anything is how one does everything
Additional Information:
Leverage Companies is an equal opportunity and an E-verify employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and do not discriminate based on characteristics of any kind. Leverage Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for any candidates with disabilities who may need assistance during the talent acquisition process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email
hr@leveragecompanies.com
Leverage Companies highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. Under certain circumstances, a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days in office in Newark, NJ may be arranged.