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Licensed Loan Officer
About Longmark Group
Longmark Group is an alternative asset management platform specializing in residential real estate. With a mission to redefine the industry, Longmark approaches asset management differently, starting with operational excellence as its foundation and evolving into a leader in capital markets innovation.
Since 2021, the team at Longmark has acquired and managed single-family rental properties in high-demand markets across the Midwest and Sun Belt. Backed by a 100+ person team with expertise at top institutions like Blackstone, Progress Residential, and Goldman Sachs and led by CEO Brian Hardecker, Longmark embodies its core values:
- Innovative Thinking, Grounded Execution: Longmark challenges traditional approaches, combining innovative strategies with disciplined execution to drive smarter investments.
- Principled Leadership: Trust is built on fairness and transparency. Longmark commits to doing what’s right, ensuring every decision reflects a focus on sustainable success.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit and Strength: Longmark fosters bold action, empowering its team to think critically, act decisively, and innovate confidently within a framework of operational excellence.
- Data Sophistication: Advanced data capabilities drive precision in decision-making, ensuring exceptional outcomes for investors and partners.
We’re building the world’s largest alternative asset manager the smart way and are seeking dynamic professionals who want to be part of this journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the company’s lead loan officer for SFR investor and consumer-purpose loans
- Own and manage the sales pipeline: generate leads, cultivate referral relationships, and foster high-quality opportunities
- Collaborate with partners and internal teams to structure and close loans
- Expand and manage relationships with repeat investor clients
- Help define and hit monthly loan origination targets
- Ensure full compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
- Help shape our lending playbook: inform product development, build scalable sales processes, and provide feedback on pricing and underwriting
- Represent the company externally—build partnerships, attend events, and help grow our brand in the investor and mortgage communities
Over time, there could be opportunity to take on broader leadership responsibilities including P&L ownership, state-by-state expansion, and team management as Head of Mortgage
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience as a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator
- Must hold an active NMLS license and qualify as a Qualified Individual (QI) in at least one state
- Proven track record originating SFR investor loans
- Strong familiarity with LOS systems (e.g., Arrive, Encompass, LendingPad) and CRM tools (Salesforce a plus)
- Knowledge of underwriting standards and loan structuring best practices
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Experience in a startup or fast-paced lending environment is a strong plus
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and hit goals in a dynamic setting
Why Join Longmark Group?
At Longmark Group, our innovative strategies and culture empower every team member to make meaningful contributions and drive exceptional outcomes for investors and communities alike. Joining Longmark means joining a company that values expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
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