Lending Associate

Lending Associate | Alexandria

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team!

Competitive base salary +super +monthly performance bonus

Lending Association is a respected national mortgage brokerage known for specialist lending advice, strong industry relationships and exceptional client outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Lending Associate to support our Lending Advisors across residential and commercial lending.

This role suits a sharp, organised lending professional who can analyse scenarios, prepare strong submissions and drive applications through to approval.

The Role

• Working closely with our Lending Advisors, you will prepare accurate, compliant and lender-ready applications from first review through to approval.

• Loan Processing & Credit Assessment

• Review and assess client financial information and supporting documentation

• Analyse PAYG, self-employed and company income documentation

• Prepare servicing assessments and lender-ready submissions

• Structure and package mortgage lending applications

• Research lender products, policies, pricing and credit requirements

• Check applications for accuracy, completeness and approval readiness

Application Management

• Manage loan applications from submission through to approval

• Order valuations and complete lender pricing requests

• Liaise with lenders, BDMs, valuers, solicitors, accountants and other stakeholders

• Manage approval conditions and application milestones

• Resolve issues quickly and keep stakeholders informed

Compliance & Administration

• Maintain accurate CRM records and customer data

• Ensure all files meet internal quality standards and compliance requirements

• Meet responsible lending, Best Interests Duty, privacy and internal compliance requirements

• Maintain high-quality file notes and supporting documentation

About You

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' recent mortgage processing experience

• Strong understanding of residential lending processes and lender requirements

• Experience assessing PAYG and self-employed income

• Ability to independently structure and package loan applications

• Experience using ApplyOnline, lender portals and aggregator MyCRM systems or others

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple live applications

Highly Regarded

• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking

• Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management

• Commercial lending experience such as interpreting company financial statements and complex ownership structures

• Settlement experience such as PEXA and panel solicitor knowledge

What you'll gain

• Join a respected national mortgage brokerage

• Work across diverse residential and commercial lending scenarios

• Learn from experienced Lending Advisors

• Grow your career across the LA Group

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team

• Monthly performance bonus opportunities

• On-site gym, fully stocked snack cupboard and regular team events

(We only contact successful candidates; however, we appreciate your interest 😊)