About Petra Cephas
Petra Cephas Inc. is a growing residential mortgage brokerage headquartered in Piscataway, NJ and licensed across multiple states, including NJ, NY, PA, CT, MD, DC, VA, NC, GA, FL, TX, and CA. We believe getting a mortgage should feel personal, straightforward, and well-supported. Our team works together to find the right financing solutions for our clients while creating a smooth experience from application through closing.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated, organized, and personable Loan Officer Assistant to join our team in Piscataway. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build a career in the mortgage industry. You’ll work closely with our Loan Officers and Operations team, helping manage clients, organize loan files, collect documentation, follow up on outstanding items, and keep the loan process moving forward.
Mortgage experience is a plus, but we’re also open to the right person who is eager to learn and grow with us.
What You’ll Do
- Support Loan Officers with day-to-day activities and active loan files
- Communicate with clients and help guide them through the mortgage process
- Assist with mortgage applications and collect required documentation
- Review files for completeness and accuracy
- Follow up with clients on outstanding documents and loan conditions
- Help prepare files for processing and underwriting
- Work closely with Loan Officers, processors, underwriters, and other team members
- Keep clients and the team updated throughout the loan process
- Help ensure deadlines are met and loans stay on track for closing
- Provide a high level of customer service from application through closing
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit if you are:
- Friendly, professional, and comfortable communicating with clients
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Someone who takes initiative and follows through
- Able to juggle multiple priorities without letting things fall through the cracks
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- A strong communicator by phone, email, and in person
- Comfortable learning new technology and software
- A team player who is willing to jump in and help wherever needed
- Interested in learning and growing within the mortgage industry
Previous mortgage, banking, real estate, finance, processing, underwriting, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required for the right candidate.
Licensing
Candidates who are not currently licensed must be willing to obtain the required mortgage loan originator license(s) within 90 days of their start date.
Why Petra Cephas?
This isn't just an administrative position. You'll get hands-on exposure to the mortgage business and have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced Loan Officers and Operations professionals.
We’re looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the team, take on more responsibility as they grow, and build a long-term career with us.
If you're organized, motivated, great with people, and ready to learn, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
