Innovative Fintech Lender - Anonymous employee Lower Employee Review

5.0
Apr 26, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the unique things about working at Lower is the ability for every single person, no matter their title, to contribute and change the company. Great ideas are always heard. Dan, our CEO, is eager to mentor employees and regularly hosts informal roundtable discussions open to all who want to learn. In that aspect, the growth potential at Lower is limitless if you work hard and are good at what you do. The work environment at Lower is energetic, hardworking and fun at times, too. Our offices are open, bright and modern, which makes coming to work exciting.

Cons

Every job has its drawbacks. When Lower first launched, there was a bit of confusion to be expected but it has definitely smoothed out now.

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Lower Response
7y
Thanks for leaving a review! Having open discussions with our CEO is a way to be transparent with our team and help them grow along with the company.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
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Pros

-incredible earning potential -supportive management that cares about the LO's -All the tools supplied to succeed -Great work culture, lots of fun events -Communication between team members

Cons

- sometimes files take longer than expected to close - unexpected variables in the loan process

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Lower Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! I'm glad you value the great work culture and supportive management. We understand some files take longer than expected to close. Lower is continously working to streamline and approve our processes to help our borrowers.
1.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

There are limited pros working at Lower. Based on my experience, I would only recommend working here if you're new to the industry. Get licensed, learn the basics, and leave after a year.

Cons

If you have been in the industry for more than a year, you know products, you know guidelines, you know how to sell. That said, find a company with a comp plan that makes sense with a rate sheet that actually benefits the consumer. Ironically, rates at Lower at the Highest in the industry. You'll be asking borrowers to take on a 30-year-fixed -rate mortgage that's 50bps (or more) higher than the industry. On top of the higher pricing, you get paid a fraction of what other loan officers make. Instead of $20K/mo commissions, you'll be making $3K at best. The hourly rate is a recoverable draw so you're making $60K while other loan officers are making $200K+ per year. If that wasn't enough, your loans will sit in process FOREVER. No one knows what's going on. From VP to processor, there is zero communication. Loans will fallout left and right.

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