Mortgage Careers: Explore Lending & Loan Officer Jobs

To start your career at a mortgage company, consider the following factors: 

• Start with a personal assessment: Do you have the skills to become a loan officer? Being organized, detail-oriented, and people-centric are all important qualities that a loan officer should have.
• Education: Bachelor’s degrees aren’t a requirement for a loan officer career, but they can definitely help. If you don’t have a college degree and don’t want to enroll, don’t worry; you can also spend a few years working in banking or other financial institutions to gain experience. Starting as an Inside Sales Associate (ISA) can also be a great way to get started. ISAs are Loan Officers in training and undergo training at Griffin Funding University (GFU) as well as mentoring from Sr. Loan Officers.
• Licensure: Different states have their own licensing requirements for mortgage loan officers. Usually, this requires a few weeks of education or classes followed by a test to ensure that you have the necessary knowledge. Griffin Funding pays all pre-education and licensing fees.
• Getting your first job: Once you’re licensed and ready to work, it’s just a matter of building your network, finding mentors, and securing that first paid position.

Explore our open opportunities to take the first step towards beginning your mortgage loan officer career. 

Yes, in some cases we have remote or hybrid mortgage jobs available. Availability of remote mortgage jobs depends on the specific role and team needs. We are headquartered in San Diego, CA and have offices in Irvine, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, and Charlotte, NC for those interested in in-person opportunities. 

Griffin Funding stands out through our commitment to innovation and producer success. We’ve invested in cutting-edge underwriting technology that closes loans faster, giving our loan officers a competitive edge. Our mentorship culture means you’re never alone: experienced producers actively coach newer team members. 

We’re also recognized nationally as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies five times, HousingWire Top 100 Tech, and ranked among Inc.’s Best Workplaces. This combination of technology, culture, and proven growth makes Griffin Funding an ideal place to scale your mortgage career.

Mortgage lending at Griffin Funding offers significant income potential through our competitive commission structure and performance-based incentives. We have multiple producers generating $10M+ per month in volume, demonstrating the real earning potential here. Your compensation grows directly with your performance. 

Top producers benefit from our efficient technology stack that allows them to close more loans while maintaining quality service. While individual earnings vary based on experience and production, our structure rewards high performers substantially above industry averages. We provide elite loan officers with leverage by building LOA and MLP teams around them.

Griffin Funding University (GFU) provides comprehensive training for loan officers at every stage. New Inside Sales Associates receive structured onboarding that covers products, processes, and sales fundamentals. 

Beyond initial training, we offer ongoing professional development, including access to wellness programs, mental performance training with experts like Chris Voss, and ClassPass for physical wellness. Every team member is paired with experienced mentors who provide real-world guidance. We believe in investing in your complete development, both professionally and personally.

At Griffin Funding, you’ll gain expertise across a full spectrum of mortgage products including conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, and our specialty non-QM loans. Our advanced underwriting system for non-QM loans gives you unique capabilities to serve clients with complex financial situations that other lenders turn away. This product diversity means you can serve more clients, close more deals, and build a more resilient business regardless of market conditions.

Not necessarily. While experienced loan officers can hit the ground running, we also hire motivated individuals ready to start their mortgage careers. Our Inside Sales Associate (ISA) program is specifically designed as a pathway for those new to the industry. ISAs are loan officers in training who receive mentorship from senior producers and structured education through Griffin Funding University. If you’re organized, people-focused, and driven to succeed, we can help you build the skills needed for a thriving mortgage career.

Our culture centers on transparency, performance, and mutual support. We celebrate wins together and approach challenges as learning opportunities. The environment is fast-paced but collaborative. Competition exists, but it’s healthy and pushes everyone to improve. 

We value work-life integration through our “Build Your Life” philosophy, recognizing that top performance requires taking care of yourself physically and mentally. Ranked as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces in 2021, we’ve built a culture where people genuinely want to show up and contribute.

Unlike most mortgage companies that rely on purchased leads from Zillow, LendingTree, or other aggregators, Griffin Funding was built on referrals, repeat business, and first-party lead generation from SEO, GEO, Paid Search, and Paid Social. This means you’re working with higher-quality prospects who are already pre-sold on the Griffin Funding brand.

Here’s how it works: We operate as an efficient assembly line, with every role (from ISAs to loan officers to processors to closers) focused on one goal: delivering a seamless, fast closing experience that makes clients raving fans. Every 5-star review, every smooth transaction, every loan closed quickly with minimal bumps generates another referral. Those referrals bring in their family, friends, and coworkers, creating a sustainable pipeline of warm leads.

As a team member at Griffin Funding, you’re a gatekeeper of this reputation. Your role directly impacts whether that client sends us their next referral. Our core values emphasize being growth-minded team players because everyone understands: your efficiency and attention to detail don’t just help one client. They protect our referral engine and ensure quality leads keep flowing to the entire team.

Yes, if you’re already a licensed loan officer in your state, we can facilitate the transfer of your license to Griffin Funding. The process varies by state, but our team will guide you through the requirements. For those not yet licensed, we provide guidance on state-specific licensing requirements and will connect you with recommended education providers to help you get licensed efficiently.

Career growth at Griffin Funding follows multiple paths. Loan officers can scale their production, moving from building their pipeline to managing $10M+ monthly volumes. Some choose to develop into mentorship roles, helping train the next generation of producers. Others move into leadership roles, overseeing teams or specializing in specific product lines, such as non-QM lending. 

With our rapid company growth (recognized five times by Inc. 5000), new opportunities regularly emerge for those who demonstrate consistent performance and leadership.