Loan Originator Jobs in Arkansas

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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Special Asset Loan Officer I

  • AR
  • 1 day ago
  • AR
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Manage delinquent loans, collections and problem/ non performing loans, managing and maintaining OREO, OREO sales and rental income, repossessions, bankruptcies and...

Small Business Lending Consultant

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 2 days ago

Help Small Businesses Thrive: Connect small businesses with financing from a network of over 100+ lenders....

Remote Work

Mortgage Loan Assistant II

  • Conway, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Conway, AR
  • 6 days ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Mortgage Loan Assistant II helps the Mortgage Loan Operation Manager with rebuttals to the investors, researches audit findings, backs up processors, backs up...

Mortgage Lender

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 7 days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 7 days ago

Maintain a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) unique identifier with the National Mortgage Lending System Cross sell other Bank retail and lending products....

Mortgage Loan Officer - Level 3

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 8 days ago

Purpose: Loan Officers serve as a main contact point for Borrower and Retail Operations with the loan origination process....

Mortgage Loan Officer - Level 2

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago

Purpose: Loan Officers serve as a main contact point for Borrower and Retail Operations with the loan origination process....

Mortgage Loan Officer - Arkansas

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 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

  • Bearden, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Bearden, AR
  • 8 days ago

Mortgage Loan Originator LOCATION -- Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity...

Mortgage Loan Originator Assistant II (MLOAS012870)

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 13 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Assistant II prepares files forprocessing and closing, answers the phone, order appraisals...

Residential Mortgage Loan Originator

  • AR
  • 20 days ago
  • AR
  • 20 days ago

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of lending criteria/business needs, lending systems, and regulatory/investor lending guidelines Knowledge of loan origination needs and milestones (i.e., origination...

Commercial Credit Officer

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and...

Commercial Loan Officer

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 22 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 22 days ago

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with loan origination software....

Financial Services Representative

  • Rogers, AR
  • 26 days ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 26 days ago

Financial Services Representative Rogers, AR 72756 Employment Type: Temporary Industry: Accounting & Finance Job Number: LV-000011 Branch: AtWork Bentonville AR Job Description What We Are Looking...

Ag Lending Officer

  • Lonoke, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lonoke, AR
  • 30+ days ago

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Serve as the initial customer contact in the Lonoke Branch. Primary responsibilities include: Checks, receipts, deposits, inquiries Loan support...

Loan Assistant

  • Searcy, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Searcy, AR
  • 30+ days ago

The ideal lender will manage, service, and grow Ag loan and related services portfolio, as well as sell and service all products....

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Salary for Loan Originator Jobs in Arkansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBanking research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Loan Originator positions.



Highest Education Level

Loan Originators in Arkansas 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 Arkansas
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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