Mortgage Loan Originator in Ypsilanti

Date Posted: Monday, July 21, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Overview:
We’re partnering with a well-established, mission-driven financial institution to hire a Mortgage Loan Originator focused on external business development. This is a high-visibility, growth-oriented role designed for a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, generating referrals, and becoming the go-to mortgage expert in the community.

What You’ll Do:

  • Proactively source mortgage loan business through relationships with realtors, builders, attorneys, and financial advisors
  • Represent the institution at networking events, community functions, and homebuyer seminars
  • Guide members through the full mortgage process—application, education, product alignment, and closing
  • Partner closely with internal mortgage processing, underwriting, and member services teams to ensure smooth loan execution
  • Stay current on mortgage products, rates, guidelines, and market conditions to effectively advise borrowers
  • Generate and maintain a pipeline of quality mortgage leads with an emphasis on purchase business

What You Bring:

  • 2+ years of proven mortgage origination experience (purchase and/or refinance)
  • Track record of self-sourcing leads and building referral networks
  • Strong knowledge of Conventional, FHA, VA, and ideally portfolio mortgage products
  • Deep understanding of the Southeast Michigan real estate market
  • Excellent communication, follow-up, and relationship management skills
  • High comfort level working independently, with strong internal collaboration

Why This Role?

  • Be the face of a community-focused financial institution with deep local roots
  • Build your own book of referral partners and member relationships
  • Backed by a strong processing and support team with fast turnarounds
  • Make a direct impact by helping members access affordable home financing options
  • Room to grow your influence and visibility as the organization continues to expand

To apply send resume to crystal.fryers@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.