Job Details
Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant - Pre-Approval Specialist
2026-02-17 Luminate Bank all cities,AK
Description:
Responsibilities
Primary Focus: Application Intake & PreApproval
• Take new borrower applications and ensure all required information is collected accurately
• Review credit reports, income documentation, assets, and liabilities to determine preapproval eligibility
• Calculate income, assess credit strength, and identify any documentation gaps
• Prepare and issue preapproval letters based on lending guidelines and company policy
• Communicate proactively with borrowers to gather missing items and explain next steps
Supporting Responsibilities
• Track application progress and maintain detailed records within LOS/CRM systems
• Serve as the main point of contact for borrowers and real estate partners during the preapproval stage
• Coordinate with processing and underwriting teams to ensure a smooth transition once files move forward
• Assist with pipeline management, followups, and status updates
• Verify loan package documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Verify all loan package documentation received is accurate and complete in accordance with company policy and procedures and report any discrepancies to the loan originator/ loan officer
• Follow up and respond to customer and in-house inquiries on transactions as needed in order to provide superior customer service
• Provide administrative support such as screening and making calls, booking appointments, etc.
• Be the primary liaison between the mortgage loan officer and our clients and schedule meetings to discuss outstanding items
• Assemble loan documentation as required necessary for verifications and underwriting such as loan files, loan packages, credit reports, and additional mortgage application paperwork
Qualifications
• 2-3 Years of Experience with Mortgage origination to include income calculation, file structuring, and loan program knowledge
• Experience in mortgage lending, loan processing, or loan origination support preferred
• Strong understanding of income calculation, credit analysis, and mortgage documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Close attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with mortgage LOS systems (Encompass, Blend, etc.) and MS Office; CRM, MLS, and DU experience preferred
• Customerservicedriven mindset with a commitment to accuracy and teamwork
• 2-3 years of professional office environment and administration or mortgage experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills and willing to go above and beyond for customers and team
Description
We're seeking a highly organized, clientfocused PreApproval Specialist/Loan Officer Assistant whose primary responsibility is to take borrower applications and drive the preapproval process from start to finish. This role is the first point of contact for new clients and plays a critical part in ensuring borrowers are accurately evaluated, properly documented, and confidently prepared to move forward in the mortgage process.
Your work will center on collecting applications, reviewing borrower qualifications, and issuing timely, accurate preapprovals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for career growth
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Training and development resources
- Benefits including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and mor
Responsibilities
Primary Focus: Application Intake & PreApproval
• Take new borrower applications and ensure all required information is collected accurately
• Review credit reports, income documentation, assets, and liabilities to determine preapproval eligibility
• Calculate income, assess credit strength, and identify any documentation gaps
• Prepare and issue preapproval letters based on lending guidelines and company policy
• Communicate proactively with borrowers to gather missing items and explain next steps
Supporting Responsibilities
• Track application progress and maintain detailed records within LOS/CRM systems
• Serve as the main point of contact for borrowers and real estate partners during the preapproval stage
• Coordinate with processing and underwriting teams to ensure a smooth transition once files move forward
• Assist with pipeline management, followups, and status updates
• Verify loan package documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Verify all loan package documentation received is accurate and complete in accordance with company policy and procedures and report any discrepancies to the loan originator/ loan officer
• Follow up and respond to customer and in-house inquiries on transactions as needed in order to provide superior customer service
• Provide administrative support such as screening and making calls, booking appointments, etc.
• Be the primary liaison between the mortgage loan officer and our clients and schedule meetings to discuss outstanding items
• Assemble loan documentation as required necessary for verifications and underwriting such as loan files, loan packages, credit reports, and additional mortgage application paperwork
Qualifications
• 2-3 Years of Experience with Mortgage origination to include income calculation, file structuring, and loan program knowledge
• Experience in mortgage lending, loan processing, or loan origination support preferred
• Strong understanding of income calculation, credit analysis, and mortgage documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Close attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with mortgage LOS systems (Encompass, Blend, etc.) and MS Office; CRM, MLS, and DU experience preferred
• Customerservicedriven mindset with a commitment to accuracy and teamwork
• 2-3 years of professional office environment and administration or mortgage experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills and willing to go above and beyond for customers and team