Interviewing for Veterans United Flex Loan Specialist role — looking for career advice/path to Loan Originator
have an interview coming up with Veterans United for their Flex Loan Specialist position and was hoping to get some insight from people who have worked in mortgage lending or at VU specifically.
My background is a little unconventional — I’ve spent the last 6 years running my own e-commerce business full time while also studying financial markets/trading on the side. I’m looking to transition into the mortgage industry because I like the idea of helping people through major financial decisions while being part of a team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential.
From what I understand, the Flex Loan Specialist role is more entry-level/training focused, which is exactly what I’m looking for before eventually working toward becoming a Loan Originator.
A few things I’m curious about:
What should I expect in the interview process?
What is the day-to-day actually like?
Is the training solid for someone without mortgage experience?
What skills make someone successful in this role?
How realistic is the transition from Flex Loan Specialist into a Loan Officer/Originator role?
If you were starting over in mortgages today, would this still be a good entry point?
Any advice or insight would be appreciated.