Loan Officer Assistant (LOA) - Mortgage Income Specialist

Overview
Andujo Home Loans is a top-producing mortgage team in San Diego seeking an experienced Loan Officer Assistant to support a high-volume, jumbo-focused pipeline. This is a primarily internal operations role, you will own the pre-approval and submission process from document intake through lender submission, with occasional client follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist loan officers by gathering and verifying borrower income documentation, including pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements
• Review incoming loan applications and documentation and analyze income information to ensure accuracy and completeness and request any missing items
• Prepare and maintain loan files to pre-approval and submission readiness
• Issue pre-approval letters (PALs) within 24 hours of receiving a complete file
• Submit purchase and refinance files to wholesale lenders same day once complete
• Monitor and manage disclosure status; flag unsigned or unsent disclosures
• Run credit reports and input borrower qualification details into CRM
• Brief Loan Officer(s) on file status and qualification summary
• Conduct client follow-up calls to collect outstanding documentation
• Support VA/FHA condo approvals, proof of funds letters, and payment scenarios as needed
• Maintain daily internal status updates across all active files

Requirements

• 3+ years of mortgage income calculation experience required (underwriting, processing, or senior LOA)
• Strong working knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo loan guidelines
• Experience with Arive, Vision, and/or Follow Up Boss systems preferred
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and meet same-day SLAs
• Proven experience with making outbound calls to clients and agents for document follow up
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in loan origination or financial services, particularly within mortgage or real estate lending environments
• Strong understanding of loan processing procedures, including familiarity with TILA disclosures and contractual documentation
• Excellent basic math skills for calculating income figures, ratios, and qualifying metrics
• Knowledge of loan officer responsibilities and experience supporting mortgage transactions is highly desirable
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy throughout the loan process

Why Join Us

• Added per file bonus compensation
• Top-producing team with a high-volume, high-caliber pipeline (~$50M+ annually)
• Clear systems, defined ownership, and a team that values your expertise
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Growth opportunity as the team scales

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in mortgage lending while contributing to a fast-paced, client-focused environment. If you thrive on precision, enjoy working collaboratively, and are passionate about helping clients achieve their homeownership goals, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote