Loan Originator

Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation • Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States • 1m ago

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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.

Location:

This is a remote role, but applicants must reside in/near Texas

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

Eligibility Requirements

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 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

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Business Development

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