Mortgage Loan Specialist

Bankrate is seeking a part-time, Missouri-licensed Mortgage Loan Originator to join our team in a specialized, regulatory-focused capacity. This is an ideal role for an experienced MLO professional who maintains an active Missouri MLO license and is looking for a stable, low-volume opportunity to support the company’s expansion into the Missouri market.

Reporting directly to the Compliance Director, you will serve as a licensed MLO for Bankrate’s Missouri branch operations. The primary focus of this role is ensuring state-specific licensing continuity and maintaining a professional presence for licensed mortgage activities.

• Narrow Responsibilities: This role is designed for someone seeking a "low-bandwidth" professional commitment. There is no customer interaction, no loan application processing, and no sales production required.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Aside from occasional, unscheduled branch visits, the role is remote-friendly.
• Compensation: This is a part-time position with an annual salary of $18,000 - $24,000. This role is not eligible for commissions [or other benefits].

What You’ll Do:

• License Maintenance: Maintain an active and approved Missouri Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license in good standing.
• Branch Manager Designation: Serve as the designated manager for the branch office as required by the Missouri Division of Finance.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as a contact for the Missouri Division of Finance during state examinations or other regulatory engagements.
• Branch Oversight: Occasionally be present at the Missouri branch office for administrative tasks or on-site state examinations (scheduled and unscheduled).
• Operational Compliance: Ensure the Missouri branch operations remain in alignment with state-specific regulatory requirements.
• Professional Representation: Engage with state regulators and examiners with confidence and professionalism

What We’re Looking For:

• Active License: Must hold an active, approved Missouri Mortgage Loan Originator license.
• Exclusivity: Must be able to be sponsored exclusively by Bankrate in the state of Missouri (no dual sponsorship with other mortgage companies).
• Location: Must reside within a one-hour, one-way commute of the branch office. We are in the process of determining the go-forward office location, which will be  in either the Kansas City or St. Louis metro area. 
• Availability: Must be available to report to the branch office for occasional regulatory or administrative events as needed.
• Experience: Previous experience interacting with state examiners or a background in mortgage compliance is a plus.

Compensation:

This range reflects total cash compensation, which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus, depending on the role. Where eligible, equity may also be offered separately and not included below. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

• Total Cash Compensation Range: $18,000 – $24,000 per year

Who We Are:

Bankrate is redefining the future of financial decision-making. For nearly five decades, we’ve empowered tens of millions of consumers to make smarter financial choices and helped hundreds of leading financial institutions grow. Today, we’re evolving from a marketplace into a next-generation technology platform—underpinned by proprietary data, AI-driven innovation, and deep enterprise integrations. With  our track record of delivering consumers quantifiably better offers—for example, on home loans  where we lead the market—Bankrate stands at the center of the $60B U.S. financial services acquisition opportunity. As we expand through  omnichannel marketing and strategic  partnerships, and launch  unique consumer product applications, we’re building a more efficient, personalized, and connected financial ecosystem—one grounded in trust. Join us as we transform five decades of credibility into the next era of financial technology.

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