🏠 Real Estate ↑ 4% growth · Average

Mortgage Processor / Loan Processor

Mortgage processors compile and verify all the documentation needed to close home loans — income verification, appraisals, title searches, and underwriter conditions. They're the engine behind every home purchase, working alongside loan officers to get files closed on time.

$46,630 Median Salary
59K US Jobs
2–6 months Training
$500–$3,000 Typical Cost

💰 Salary & Earning Potential

Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.

Entry Level
$35,000
Median
$46,630
Experienced
$65,000
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📈 Job Outlook

4%
Projected Growth (10yr)
Average
59K
Total US Jobs
Active positions nationwide
NMLS License
Required Credential
NMLS License (may be required) + Internal LOS Training

🎓 Training & Education

Typical Program
On-the-Job Training or Mortgage Processing Certificate
Program Length
2–6 months
Typical Tuition
$500–$3,000
Work Setting
Mortgage companies, banks, credit unions, remote
🏆 Credential Required: NMLS License (may be required) + Internal LOS Training

☀️ Day in the Life

A typical day as a Mortgage Processor / Loan Processor involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Mortgage companies environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • ✅ Strong job security
  • ✅ Rewarding work
  • ✅ Clear career progression
  • ✅ Growing demand

Challenges

  • ⚠️ Can be physically demanding
  • ⚠️ May require ongoing certification
  • ⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region

🗺️ Mortgage Processor / Loan Processor by State

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Mortgage Processor / Loan Processor

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Gateway Technical College

📍 Kenosha, WI
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Century College

📍 White Bear Lake, MN
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📍 Rice Lake, WI
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📍 Nelsonville, OH
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📍 Harrisburg, PA
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📍 Salt Lake City, UT
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📍 Watertown, NY
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📍 Philadelphia, PA
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📍 El Paso, TX
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📍 Mesa, AZ
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📍 Phoenix, AZ
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📍 Cedar Rapids, IA
Certificate 2-4yr
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📍 Bedford, MA
Certificate 2-4yr
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📍 Costa Mesa, CA
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📍 Alexandria, MN
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📍 Herkimer, NY
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📍 Troy, NY
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📍 Edison, NJ
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📍 Palatine, IL
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📍 Hartford, CT
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📍 Ankeny, IA
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Grand Rapids Community College

📍 Grand Rapids, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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📍 Bloomington, MN
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📍 Thief River Falls, MN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College of Rhode Island

📍 Warwick, RI
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lakeshore Technical College

📍 Cleveland, WI
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