Production Partner (Loan Officer Assistant) – CMG Home Loans

CMG Home Loans is looking to hire a seasoned Production Partner (Loan Officer Assistant) for our Temecula, CA Branch. This position will support a high producing Branch Manager by assisting in all aspects of file manufacturing and guideline review.
The Production Partner will manage communication with customers, referral partners, and internal operations staff to ensure the timely closing of all loan files.
Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

This is an in-office position with some opportunities for a hybrid schedule depending on the team’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the lead pipeline.
- Work directly with customers to manufacture complete loan files.
- Review file qualifications with a strong emphasis on income calculation.
- Support referral partners and qualified borrowers during the home search.
- Deploy initial loan disclosures, order appraisals, and open escrow.
- Submit complete loan packages to processing and support the file through closing.
- Track all important milestones to ensure timely closings.

Qualifications and Experience:
- Ability to work daily in our Temecula, CA location, with some remote hybrid opportunities.
- 3+ years of mortgage experience required.
- Strong understanding of Conventional and Government loan guidelines.
- Strong emphasis on income review and calculation.
- Excellent communication skills via phone, text, and email.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to follow documented SOP file flow and remain accountable to expected timeframes for task completion, with daily tracking.
- Familiarity with various mortgage software systems and CRM platforms.
- Spanish speaking is a major plus.
- NMLS license preferred but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct Reports: N/A

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
This role operates in an ADA-compliant office environment, utilizing standard office equipment and tasks, including computer work.
The position may involve partial stationary positions and movement throughout the day.
Flexibility to work overtime to meet project deadlines is requested.

Base Compensation Information:
For residents of CA, CO, New York City, and other areas requiring disclosure: CMG pays a competitive base salary ranging from $25.00 to $28.00 per hour, with an additional per-file incentive. Factors that affect base salary may include overall mortgage experience, number of years in the industry, types of roles performed, computer skills, customer service experience specific to mortgage lending, and education.