Working at Lower Company - Mortgage Loan Advisor Lower Employee Review

3.0
Feb 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Good array of loan program options -rates aren't the most competitive, but they are in par with market -Good work/life balance -Lots of partnerships with investors -Have multiple branches in multiple states

Cons

-Lots of layoffs in the past -Investors heavily influence the Underwriting decisions -Pay is very low compared to industry standards -Commission is capped, so Jumbo loan commissions are capped -Received 2 decreases in pay in the last 2 years

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Lower Response
3y
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It's been a difficult year for the mortgage industry, as we've all experienced. However, we continue to strive to offer the most competitive products and rates available. We appreciate you as a current team member continuing to do what's needed to battle a difficult mortgage environment.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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