Great work environment - Loan Advisor Lower Employee Review

5.0
Jun 20, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work environment and culture Good benefits Great people

Cons

This company is new so the match in the 401(K) is not the best. However, I come the financial industry and for a newer company to have a 401(K) in this stage of the game is actually pretty impressive to me. I am sure it will get better as they continue to grow. The other thing I have noticed is that the training is currently a disjoint because so many people are being hired.

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Lower Response
7y
We take training seriously at Lower and appreciate your feedback! We are hiring a lot of people and to improve training for all we just developed a new training schedule. Our new Loan Advisor's will receive ongoing training 3 times a week. STAY TUNED!

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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