What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Mortgage Loan Originator position at Brittenum Construction Group?
Job Overview
Brittenum Mortgage is the mortgage partner of Brittenum Residential in Springdale, Arkansas, providing homebuyers a seamless purchase financing experience for new construction homes. We are seeking a motivated, licenses Residential Mortgage Loan Originator to join our growing team and help clients secure purchase financing for their new home.
Responsibilities
- Originate residential purchase loans including Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA Rural Development programs
- Guide new home buyers through the loan process from initial consultation and application through closing
- Collect, review, and submit complete loan files to processing in a timely manner
- Partner closely with the sales team to deliver a smooth, integrated home buying experience
- Manage active pipeline and provide consistent communication to buyers and the Brittenum Residential team
- Ensure full compliance with federal and state lending regulations including RESPA, TRID, and ECOA
- Develop and maintain referral relationships with Realtors and community partners
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly production and customer satisfaction goals
Requirements
- Active NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license — required
- Active Arkansas state mortgage license, or ability to obtain prior to start date — required
- 1–2 years of residential mortgage origination experience
- Working knowledge of Conventional, FHA, VA, and/or USDA Rural Development guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first approach
- Ability to manage multiple loan files simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency with mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and loan origination software (LOS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a builder-affiliated or captive mortgage program
- Established referral network in the Northwest Arkansas market
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter (DU) or Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor (LPA)
- Experience with Encompass LOS by ICE Mortgage Technology
How to apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and brief cover letter to hello@brittenummortgage.com. Please include your NMLS ID and Arkansas state license number (if applicable) in your application.
The Brittenum Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person