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Greg Aftayev
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Loan Origination

Loan Officer, In-Office (Call Center)

Originate from our Chesterfield, MO headquarters in a high-volume, lead-driven environment, working on-site initially with the flexibility to work remotely at times once established.

Location / Work

Chesterfield, MO (on-site)

Employment Type

Full-time - On-site

Compensation

Commission-based; leads provided

Experience

Licensed MLO with call-center experience

Compensation Overview

This is a commission-based loan officer role with high-quality, company-provided leads. Compensation is tied to production and individual performance; the exact structure will be reviewed during the interview process.

About Homestead Financial Mortgage

Homestead Financial Mortgage is a direct lender founded in Chesterfield, Missouri in 1998, with offices at 14897 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. As a direct lender, we handle processing, underwriting, and closing in-house, which gives our team greater control over each file, faster turn times, and a more collaborative day-to-day environment.

We grow around the right group of people. Every team member brings something different to the table, and we build our culture around responsiveness, professionalism, and helping one another succeed.

Meet Greg Aftayev - 28+ years in mortgage

Role Overview

We are hiring licensed mortgage loan officers for our Chesterfield, MO headquarters who thrive in a high-volume, lead-provided environment. You will manage a steady flow of company-provided leads and guide borrowers through Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA financing from first call to close.

As a direct lender, we provide leads daily along with in-house marketing, web design, and social support. You will begin working on-site at our Chesterfield office, with the flexibility to work remotely at times after an initial period.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Manage a high volume of company-provided leads and convert them into funded loans.
  2. Originate and structure Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans around the borrower's goals.
  3. Guide borrowers through the process with clear, proactive, and timely communication.
  4. Collaborate on-site with in-house processing, underwriting, and closing teams to close on time.
  5. Maintain accurate records and pipeline notes in our systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Active MLO license (NMLS).
  • Prior experience originating in a high-volume, lead-provided call center environment.
  • Able to work on-site daily at our Chesterfield, MO office, at least initially.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A track record of strong conversion on company-provided leads.
  • Experience building a self-sourced book of business alongside provided leads.
  • Familiarity with Encompass.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong sales aptitude balanced with sound mortgage product knowledge.
  • Excellent phone presence and written communication.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working toward production goals.
  • Comfortable working in Salesforce (our CRM) and Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology (our loan origination platform); prior hands-on experience with either is a plus, and we train the right person.
  • Comfortable using modern AI tools to work more efficiently - for example, drafting and paraphrasing emails, summarizing documents, and sharpening written communication - while always handling client and company information securely.
  • Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a habit of picking up the phone to resolve issues directly across sales, processing, underwriting, and closing.

Benefits & Support

  • 401(k) / retirement plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development support

Specific benefits may vary by role and eligibility.

Licensing & Compliance

  • An active MLO license (NMLS) is required.
  • Homestead Financial Mortgage is currently licensed in MO, KS, IL, AR, CO, FL, IN, OH, TN, WI, KY, IA, OK, AL, GA, CT, MI, and TX.

Application Questions

  • Are you able to reliably work on-site daily at our Chesterfield, MO office, at least initially? Please describe your commute. *
  • Describe your experience originating in a high-volume, lead-provided call center environment. What was your typical daily lead volume, and how long ago was your most recent call center role? *
  • In your most recent loan officer role, how many loans did you close per month on average, and what was your lead-to-funded conversion rate? *
  • Which loan products are you most experienced originating (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA), and walk us through how you structure a loan around a borrower's goals. *
  • How do you collaborate in person with processing, underwriting, and closing teams to keep a high volume of files moving and close on time? *

You will answer these when you apply. Fields marked * are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Homestead Financial Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.