Loan Officer at Star Financial

Loan Officers | CA, TX and FL


Job Description

Star Financial is a direct mortgage lender serving California (with expansion into TX & FL). As a Loan Officer, you’ll originate residential mortgages from company-generated leads and self-sourced leads, leverage our modern tech stack (POS, LendingPad LOS, CRM), and collaborate closely with our in-house processing/underwriting team to deliver smooth, on-time closings.

Skills

  • Convert inbound leads and referral opportunities into complete applications and funded loans.

  • Conduct borrower consultations, assess needs, and present product options across Conventional, FHA, VA, and Non-QM (Bank Statements, DSCR, 1099-Only, Asset Depletion, ITIN, Foreign National).

  • Price scenarios, structure files, and lock rates in coordination with secondary/lock desk.

Pipeline & File Management

  • Drive files from application through funding with proactive milestone communication.

  • Collect/document income, assets, credit, and collateral per program requirements.

  • Partner with processing, underwriting, funding, to clear conditions and meet contract dates.

Experience

Compliance & Quality

  • Adhere to LO Comp, TILA/RESPA (TRID), ECOA, Fair Lending, and company policies.

  • Maintain accurate disclosures, intent to proceed, and compliant advertising/communications.

  • Identify and resolve red flags early; prevent EPD/EPO risks with sound loan structuring.

Relationship Development

  • Build and nurture Realtor®, builder, and community-partner relationships; attend local events.

  • Provide market/credit education to borrowers and partners; offer bilingual support when applicable.

Reporting & Collaboration

  • Maintain CRM hygiene (tasks, notes, stages); forecast pipeline and production weekly.

  • Participate in sales meetings, trainings, call blocks, and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

Required

  • Active NMLS and CA DFPI MLO license in good standing.

  • 2+ years recent retail origination experience.

  • Proven pipeline discipline and file quality; strong communication and follow-through.

  • On-site availability in Orange County, CA.

Preferred

  • Non-QM experience (bank statements, DSCR, 1099-Only, ITIN, Asset Depletion, Foreign National).

  • Established Realtor®/referral network.

Equal Opportunity

Star Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


This is a Full Time position