False promises. Terrible management. - Loan Processor Lower Employee Review

1.0
Oct 7, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nothing that I can think of

Cons

I am so glad I got out when I did. I started looking for a new job when I realized this company has NO idea what they are doing. The micromanaging was out of control. Managers don’t care about their employees.. they only care about NUMBERS. Unrealistic goals when there weren’t enough loans to even meet the goals. I seriously did not realize how toxic the company was until I left and it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders.

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Lower Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. While quantity is a metric used by most companies, we are sensitive to the extreme current market and have adjusted accordingly. Additionally, while quantity is a measurable goal, we also value quality of work produced for our customers.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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