Loan Originator Jobs in Nashville, TN

A Loan Originator, also known as a mortgage loan officer, plays an essential role in the banking industry. Their primary role is to solicit new business and originate new loan applications for the bank or lending institution. They work with individuals or businesses seeking loans, clarify the different types of loans and terms the bank offers, and gather personal and financial data to complete loan applications. They also analyze and verify the loan applications to determine the borrower's creditworthiness and ability to repay the loan. They then forward the completed applications to the underwriting department for approval.

Loan originators must have excellent communication and customer service skills, as they are the first point of contact for customers seeking loans. They need strong analytical skills to accurately evaluate financial information and make informed decisions. Loan originators should also be familiar with industry regulations and lending programs. Some important certifications for a loan originator include Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license, which requires passing the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) exam. Before becoming a loan originator, one might have roles such as a loan processor, a bank teller, or a sales representative in a financial institution.

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Commercial Banking Officer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Commercial Banking Officer Regular Full-Time Nashville, Nashville, TN, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1817 At ServisFirst, Our Name is Our Mission. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Commercial...

Loan Officer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

What We're Looking For: Experience: At least 2 years of experience in construction finance or residential/commercial mortgage lending, with a solid understanding of construction loan structures and...

Mortgage Loan Officer - Nashville, TN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Requirements High School Diploma or GED One (1) year of mortgage lending experience with proven mortgage production Abundant mortgage experience in developing external business via referral partners...

Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Mortgage Loan Originator LOCATION -- Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity...

Loan Sales Specialist - Nashville South

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Loan Sales Specialist will learn the lending and servicing business at OneMain allowing them to grow their career....

Loan Originator

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

Location: Nashville, Tennessee Role Summary/Purpose The Loan Originator will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, fostering, and closing relationships for Merchants Mortgage & Trust's various Bridge...

1099 Loan Officer Role Post Online Ads for Customers; High Commissions

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Let's talk about your future in lending - no experience necessary! post id: ... updated: [ ]...

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Loan Officer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

High school graduate with at least one year of relevant course study including seminars and workshops in addition to specific training in loan origination combined with a minimum of two years related...

Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Understand and apply all federal rules and regulations associated with mortgage lending. Prospect and network, building relationships with referral partners....

Loan Officer Assistant

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM)is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 7,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and...

Mortgage Loan Officer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 22 days ago

Origination, Matrix Management, Mortgage Products., Sales Tasks And Activities, Scheduling Work and Activities, Selling....

Remote Loan Officer Commission-Based Gig

  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 days ago

un Remote Loan Officer - Commission-Based Gig (Nashville) image 1 of 1 compensation: Commission Remote Loan Officer - Make 6 figures this year! We're looking for a licensed or unlicensed Loan...

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Mortgage Loan Officer

  • Nashville, TN (1 mile from Nashville, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (1 mile from Nashville, TN)
  • 23 days ago

Origination, Matrix Management, Mortgage Products., Sales Tasks And Activities, Scheduling Work and Activities, Selling....

Lead Credit Officer- Entertainment Banking

  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago

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Commercial Loan Officer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

They will perform detailed financial analysis for all lending opportunities, prepare credit approval and modification requests for presentation to Loan Committee by the lenders, perform annual credit...

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Loan Originator Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Loan Originators in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.0%
High School or GED
20.7%
Master's Degree
13.7%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.6%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Loan Originators in Nashville, TN
4-6 years
40.5%
2-4 years
30.9%
Less than 1 year
14.0%
10+ years
6.3%
1-2 years
6.1%
6-8 years
2.2%



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