Community Home Loan Originator (NOLA)

Community Home Loan Originator (NOLA)

Department: Home Loan Origination - NOLA

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Why This Role Matters

The Community Home Loan Originator – NOLA is the single point of contact for the member or potential borrowers through the home loan process establishing an exceptional member experience. They will proactively solicit new residential home loans that meet established loan quality and production goals while helping members or potential borrowers find the loan that best fits their financial needs.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain a recurring pipeline of member, community, and referral relationships that generate new mortgage lending opportunities.
• Cultivate partnerships with real estate professionals, builders, contractors, financial planners, nonprofits, community groups, and Financial Health Centers.
• Guide members and prospective borrowers through the home loan process as a trusted single point of contact.
• Match borrowers with residential home loan solutions that align with their financial needs and long-term goals.
• Analyze financial and credit information to support responsible lending decisions and a smooth approval process.
• Manage loan pipelines effectively to ensure timely funding, clear communication, and follow-through on commitments.
• Promote product awareness, regulatory compliance, and responsible debt management across member and stakeholder interactions.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a direct community impact by helping individuals and families pursue homeownership and greater financial stability.
• Serve as a visible relationship-builder in the New Orleans market with the opportunity to grow meaningful local partnerships.
• Own the member experience from first conversation through loan funding, creating trust and confidence at every step.
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on reducing financial stress and helping members build financial resilience.
• Continue growing professionally through industry involvement, ongoing learning, and exposure to evolving mortgage guidelines.

Experience:

    Required

• 2 years of sales in Residential Loan Lending or related field with a general knowledge of mortgages, basic mortgage calculations and definitions, mortgage underwriting and equity loans
  

    Preferred 

• Underwriting experience

Skills & Knowledge:

    Required

• Professional appearance and conduct  
• Strong time management and reliability, including arriving on time to work and meetings, completing tasks within required timeframes, and planning, prioritizing, and self-managing effectively  
• Independent and creative problem-solving skills  
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership  
• Customer-service oriented and member-centric  
• Detail-oriented and organized  
• Team player who works well with others  
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment and high morale  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook  
• Active listening skills  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Supportive of Credit Human leadership and management  
• Ability to advocate for improvements by sharing ideas and providing suggestions to enhance processes, member experience, and organizational effectiveness  
• Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset 

Preferred 

• Bilingual

Education:

    Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

    Preferred 

• 4-year college degree

Licenses & Certifications:

    Required

• Requires eligibility to be registered as a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) and Registry

    Preferred

• NMLS registered

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm 

Compensation Details:

Paygrade: 2CA

The expected pay range for this position is $57,607– $80,000 annually based on the commission package.     

Credit Human is committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. Final compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic work location.

This role may also be eligible for:

• Bonus opportunity up to 7%
• NOLA Home Loan Originator Commission Pay

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pension
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

To get to know Credit Human and learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page at www.credithuman.com/careers.

Job Location: This position is onsite based in New Orleans, LA

Credit Human conducts employment background checks that may be used for decisions related to employment. Standard checks include NCUA Administrative and Prohibited Orders, ChexSystems, employment verification, criminal history (convictions and outstanding warrants within the past seven years), and degree verification (if applicable). Additional checks may include motor vehicle records, credit checks, or fingerprinting depending on the role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Credit Human is committed to equitable and transparent pay practices. The compensation range listed above represents a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Salary : $57,607 - $80,000