What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Loan Originator position at Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation?
About Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation
Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation (“MMTC”) is a private real estate lender headquartered in Denver, Colorado. MMTC specializes in short-term residential bridge loans for investors, multi-family loans, commercial loans, construction loans, and rental property loans.
MMTC originated over $950 million in loans in 2025 and is on pace to originate over $1 billion in 2026. MMTC was acquired by KKR, a leading global investment firm, in 2022.
Position Summary
The Jr. Loan Originator position at Merchants Mortgage & Trust is a full-time opportunity in real estate finance, sales, and marketing, designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience. The Junior Loan Originator will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, fostering, and closing relationships for MMTC’s various Bridge Loan programs, while supporting Sales Management in executing these production activities.
This position introduces you to the loan lifecycle — from origination to funding — while fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including brokers, loan originators, and senior executives. Through our Accelerated Development Program, you'll receive structured training, hands-on support, and dedicated mentoring designed to prepare you for a transition into a Loan Originator role within 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Experience the client loan journey from lead generation through loan origination
- Gain understanding of the sales funnels that initiate new client relationships and help nurture existing relationships for repeat business
- Support Sales Management in developing and executing business plans through thorough market and competitor analysis
- Participate in deal structure and documentation analysis to identify sales opportunities
- Take part in sales presentations and other business development activities
- Meet with new and existing prospects
- Obtain all required paperwork and financial information from prospective borrowers
- Report on business development and sales activity
Bachelor’s degree
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- High motivation and a proactive mindset — able to understand problems, offer solutions, build relationships, and work through institutional decision-making
- A collaborative approach to getting work done, including an understanding of the customer loan journey (application, document management, condition and pipeline management, and closing)
- Strong team-player orientation
- Critical thinking regarding the risk and quality of assets being originated
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, and deliver measurable results
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be available to work in office 5 days a week, as required by management