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Independence Home Loans

Wholesale mortgage broker offering transparent rates

Junior Loan Officer Trainee

Full-TimePosted on 10/16/2026
$85k - $125k/yr+ Uncapped commissions + All-expense-paid Champions Club trip
Entry
Bachelor's
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
In Person100% onsite role required.
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or experience in sales, the military, or commission-based roles is required; no mortgage experience is needed.
  • The candidate must have open availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • The candidate must be outgoing, competitive, and strong with people.
  • The candidate must communicate effectively by phone, in writing, and in person.
  • The candidate should be motivated by income, growth, and performance, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, and demonstrate self-direction, organization, and problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
  • Train under top-producing Mortgage Bankers and leadership.
  • Apply sales tactics through hands-on coaching.
  • Make and receive calls from warm inbound leads.
  • Learn the customer relationship management system and loan origination technology.
  • Provide customer service to clients and referral partners.
  • Participate in sales meetings, contests, and performance incentives.
  • Complete a three-month training program while earning and making commissions, and pursue licensing through company-paid education.

About the company

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Independence Home Loans

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Independent Home Loans is a residential mortgage broker that provides home loan options across purchase, refinance, and reverse mortgages. It works through wholesale lending channels to access lender rates and offers products including Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, QM and Non-QM. The company emphasizes direct access to underwriters and processors and uses technology to streamline the loan process for faster, easier closings. Unlike retail banks, it aims for lower rates and greater transparency by avoiding hidden fees and backend points, with a pricing model and service designed to be straightforward and fully disclosed. Its goal is to deliver affordable loans with clear terms and responsive service, backed by licenses to operate in multiple states including UT, CA, TX, WA, CO and FL.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Australia

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 lease expansion at The Galleria doubled Scottsdale office footprint.
  • Michelle Hedger leads enterprise technology and AI, supporting underwriting and origination efficiency.
  • Wide state licensing enables rapid market entry whenever mortgage volumes recover.

What critics are saying

  • BBB logged 123 complaints in three years, signaling persistent servicing or sales friction.
  • Federal Savings Bank sued Independence Home Loans in 2023, keeping litigation risk alive.
  • StopIHLCalls alleges illegal telemarketing; repeated call-abuse claims can trigger regulator scrutiny.

What makes Independence Home Loans unique

  • Scottsdale-based lender with nationwide licensing across 40-plus states, including California and Texas.
  • Eric Katz’s leadership team includes compliance, technology, and military-veteran operators.
  • March 2026 Irvine hiring and 253 LinkedIn employees show multi-market distribution reach.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours