Loan Originator Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Loan Servicing - Real Estate Loan Servicer II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Do you love helping others? How does working with a great team where you will feel supported and appreciated sound? Want to work somewhere you can really have an impact? If this sounds interesting...

Credit Officer II - PBB

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Participates in theSBA loan origination underwriting management process by providing credit and loan underwriting expertise to a team of SBA BDO's and Personal & Business Banking Relationship Managers...

Leveraged Lending Associate

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

About This Job The Leveraged Lending Associate plays a critical role in supporting the origination, structuring, underwriting, and portfolio management of leveraged loans for corporate and private equity-backed...

SBA 7A Loan Administrator Senior

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Loan Processing, Closing and Documentation Management Initiates and prepares loan documentation request packages including completion of Loan Documentation Checklist and verification of approval authority...

Credit Officer II - PBB

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Participates in the SBA loan origination underwriting management process by providing credit and loan underwriting expertise to a team of SBA BDO's and Personal & Business Banking Relationship Managers...

Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS U.S....

Commercial Loan Officer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

Actively seeking an experienced commercial lender to join a team of successful professionals who will collectively develop creative financing solutions to resolve complex and often unique issues for...

Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending. Must have two years of mortgage lending experience. Must have an established book of local referral sources....

Loan Sales Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

process and life cycle, presenting tailored solutions based on customer needs Manage the life cycle of loans, including collections activities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and...

Commercial Real Estate Analyst - Loan Producer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

Candidates will be exposed to the full breadth of loan origination, pricing, capital market and other activities in commercial real estate lending....

Private Mortgage Banker

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 20 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an CA-WA Private Mortgage Banker (SAFE) in Consumer Lending as part of Home Lending....

SBA 504 Loan Officer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

programs and other lending products offered by CDC....

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Commercial Loan Officer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 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...

Consumer Direct Loan Originator

  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago

team members that strive to make every aspect of the loan process as easy as possible....

Retail Credit Officer -Auto

  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Axos Bank Target Range: $23/Hr. - $26/Hr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. Eligible...

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Salary for Loan Originator Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Loan Originators in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.0%
High School or GED
20.7%
Master's Degree
13.8%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.6%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Loan Originators in San Diego, CA
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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