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Mortgage Loan Officer Training - Internship

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Program summary

A comprehensive training program designed to equip future mortgage loan officers with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to guide clients through the mortgage process, ensure compliance, and drive successful loan outcomes. In addition, trainees receive focused sales training to help them build relationships, generate leads, and develop their own pipeline of business.

Roles & job description

Buying a home is a big deal. In this role, you’ll learn how to help Veterans and service members navigate the financing side of that journey with confidence.This training is designed to help prepare you for a future career as a Mortgage Loan Officer by giving you practical experience, industry knowledge and a strong foundation in mortgage lending.As a Mortgage Loan Officer Trainee at Veterans United, you’ll build the knowledge and skills to guide borrowers through the VA loan process, answer their questions and help make a complicated process feel a whole lot easier. The training is designed to help prepare you for a future career as a Mortgage Loan Officer by giving you practical experience, industry knowledge and a strong foundation in mortgage lending. Here's what you'll learn:VA Loan FundamentalsGet to know the ins and outs of VA loans, including eligibility, entitlement, loan guidelines and the benefits available to qualified military borrowers.Working With BorrowersLearn how to have meaningful conversations with borrowers, understand their homebuying goals, explain their options in plain language and set clear expectations along the way.Credit and Loan AnalysisUse our tools and systems to review credit profiles, understand each borrower’s financial picture and help identify loan options that fit their situation.Managing the Loan ProcessSee what it takes to move a loan from application to closing. You’ll learn how to gather documentation, stay connected with borrowers and work with teammates across the company to keep things moving.Understanding the Homebuying CommunityLearn how loan officers work alongside real estate agents, builders and organizations that serve Veterans to help create a smoother homebuying experience.Compliance and EthicsBuild a strong understanding of mortgage regulations, responsible lending practices and the standards that help us do right by every borrower we serve.Summary DescriptionThis training program gives you a hands-on introduction to life as a Mortgage Loan Officer. You’ll learn the VA loan process, build your communication and lending skills, work with the tools our teams use every day and see firsthand what it takes to help borrowers move toward homeownership.By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in mortgage lending — and a better understanding of how to serve Veterans and military families with knowledge, care and integrity.

Additional notes

Veterans United Home Loans at Scott AFB

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Interview prep for this program▸
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway