Job Description
Job Title: Senior Non-QM Loan Originator
Location: Remote – Must be based in North Carolina (Charlotte or Raleigh preferred) or have an existing book of business with strong familiarity in the NC market
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Openings: 3
About the Role
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking Senior Non-QM Loan Originators on behalf of a private real estate lender focused on residential bridge loans and ground-up construction financing. These fully remote positions are ideal for professionals located in North Carolina or those with a proven record of originating within the NC market.
The opportunity is designed for high-performing individuals who bring a commercial-style sales approach and an established, self-sourced book of business. Backed by institutional strength and operational infrastructure, this lending organization offers significant growth potential in a stable and well-capitalized environment.
- Compensation: Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and documented production over the previous three years.
- Average Base Salary: Approximately $50,000
- Commission: Basis Point (BPS) structure
- On-Target Earnings (OTE): $140K+ expected in the first year
- Compensation Options: May include base + commission or commission-only, based on current earnings and preferred structure
- Additional Reimbursements: Travel and cell phone expenses
- Licensing Fees: Covered by the employer
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Ongoing licensing and compliance support
- Internal analysts to assist with market research and loan underwriting
- Custom marketing campaigns (print and digital) developed for each originator
- Lead generation support from a developing call center team
- Responsibilities
- Originate and close residential bridge loans and ground-up construction loans
- Develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach and recurring client relationships
- Build and manage a pipeline of qualified borrowers
- Collect and organize borrower documentation and financials
- Monitor industry trends and conduct competitive market analysis
- Maintain high standards of client service and transaction quality
- Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in bridge loans, DSCR, Fix & Flip, or ground-up construction financing
- Proven loan production averaging at least $2.5M per month over the past 12 months
- Valid NMLS license required
- Demonstrated ability to self-source business and maintain strong client relationships
- In-depth understanding of the North Carolina residential real estate market
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Goal-driven, proactive, and adaptable in a competitive sales environment
- Occasional travel may be required for training or company events
About the Company
This private real estate lender, acquired by a leading global investment firm in 2022, specializes in short-term financing for Fix & Flip, ground-up construction, and rental property investors. With access to deep capital reserves and a growing operations team, the organization is well-positioned to support originators through market cycles and competitive shifts.
To learn more or express interest in this opportunity, apply today through Wheeler Staffing Partners.
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