If you want a place to thrive, grow and learn- this is it. - Lending Coordinator Lower Employee Review

5.0
Jun 29, 2021
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Pros

I have worked at Lower as a Lending Coordinator for just less than two months and I am so incredibly thankful. I had no prior knowledge of home loans (most don’t) so there definitely is a lot to learn on that front, but the training team was so helpful and made me feel welcome and like no question was dumb (because I ask a lot of questions) . There is so much room for growth which is amazing and what I was looking for in a company.

Cons

This isn’t really a con- but it’s NOT easy and it’s definitely not for everyone. It’s a lot of really hard work & TONS to learn as well as exams to test your knowledge. I don’t think I have ever worked harder in my life or asked more questions but I have seen so much growth in my professional life in such a short time. You won’t stay in your comfort zone, that’s for sure. My only cons: 1) I wish all the employees were in one building together! 2) We get 10 days PTO until we hit year 2, then it’s 15. At my old job we got 18 days. So more yearly PTO to start off would be great 🙂

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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
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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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