Great Place to Work - Sr Financial Analyst Lower Employee Review

5.0
Apr 3, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Throughout my time at Lower, I have worked with several people from different parts of the business. Everyone I've worked with along the way is super passionate and driven towards one common goal: making Lower as great of a company as it can be. Even during these trying times in the mortgage industry, the workforce has remained as positive and dedicated as ever to make it through the interest rate slump and break through as a better company. Whether you are looking for challenging/fulfilling work, a good group of people to spend your day with, or a company that likes to have a good time, I would greatly recommend Lower as a place to work.

Cons

With the slump in the mortgage industry over the past year, it has been difficult to see the company have to make some necessary cost cuts in the workforce.

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Lower Response
3y
We agree we have a great workforce driven to achieve our mission to optimize homeownership! Thanks for being a part of the team.

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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
CEO approval
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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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