ARBOR Financial Group ยท NMLS #236669
Loan Officer Careers
Build your mortgage business with more control over your compensation, loan options, brand, and growth. ARBOR Financial Group pairs the flexibility of the broker model with the infrastructure of a national mortgage company, so you can shop every loan across 150+ lenders and operate independently with experienced support behind you.
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400+
Loan Officers
$2.6B
Volume Funded (2025)
4,922
Families Helped
ARBOR Financial Group's Super Broker model is built around the Power of Choice. You control your compensation and choose the lending channel that fits each file, Brokered (Wholesale) or Retail (Mini Correspondent). ARBOR Financial Group supplies the pricing visibility across 150+ lenders, the technology, and the hands-on support behind your business.
Custom compensation plans come with no caps or hidden splits, and ARBOR's support for independent branding and DBA setup lets you build your business under your own name.
Shop live pricing across 150+ lenders and choose Brokered (Wholesale) or Retail (Mini Correspondent) execution on each loan. More options give you room to solve difficult files and protect deal economics.
ARBOR loan officers can originate in every state where the company holds a license. If a client needs a loan in a state where you are not licensed, the Out-of-State Referral Program lets you refer them to a licensed ARBOR Financial Group loan officer and keep the relationship.
At ARBOR, you're in control. And you're not doing it alone.
Loan officers don't need more rules. They need better options. Our role is to remove friction, provide real support, and give producers the freedom to build a business that actually works for them.
The Super Broker Advantage
Choice is the foundation of everything at ARBOR. It's what makes ARBOR a modern Super Broker, giving you the freedom to run your business your way, backed by the strength to scale.
| Feature | Broker only | Banker only | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Power | 150+ lenders, no hidden margins | ||
| Multi-State Reach | 48 states + D.C. | ||
| Flexible Compensation | Capped | Custom compensation, no caps | |
| Ecosystem & Support | Marketing, tech, support, culture | ||
| Transparency | Clear, honest, open | ||
| Transactional Control | Your deals. Your way |
The Best of Both Worlds
Freedom to grow + Power to compete + Support to succeed
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Real stories. Real results.
The clearest picture of ARBOR comes from its own loan officers. Read how they describe the move, the support they get, and the control they have over their businesses.
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Dennis TulpaBroadway Mortgage
We have been with ARBOR since April of 2024 and have NEVER been happier, OR more profitable.
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"We were lucky enough to be approached by someone at ARBOR who we'd worked with at a previous company, JUST before going live with a standalone brokerage we'd created. Our dba is Focus Home Lending and our team was ready for autonomy. We were tired of the BS we were constantly being fed by big companies who tell you exactly what you want to hear to get you onboarded, then they change all the rules to benefit themselves, with zero regard to the impact on my team. We have been with ARBOR since April of 2024 and have NEVER been happier, OR more profitable. We absolutely love being a part of the ARBOR team, we have our own branding and ability to run our business exactly as we want. The leadership team at ARBOR is here when we need them, and has followed through 100% with every promise made when we were joining. That has never happened before. We have found our mortgage home and could not be more grateful for the opportunity. To say we highly recommend making a move to partner with ARBOR would be a gross understatement. If you are tired of your supposed "partners" jacking your rates, taking more and more bps for themselves and making YOU take the concessions, and you're considering a move, please take the time to talk to someone at ARBOR first. It was the best move I've ever made."
Tab ScottFocus Home Lending ยท NMLS #542699Brokering allows you to truly control your own destiny, and ARBOR stands out.
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"I chose ARBOR because after years in the industry in both IMB and in bank lending, I was tired of not having autonomy. Mortgage is a challenging industry that requires knowledge, sales acumen and the ability to adapt rapidly to ever changing market conditions. I was tired of asking for concessions, being strapped into credit boxes that were tighter than the actual loan program, and having to adapt to the company's current lending appetites. Brokering allows you to truly control your own destiny, and ARBOR stands out. I interviewed over 10 companies, and Ryan O'Kane of ARBOR was the first owner that I talked to that gave me absolute transparency, did not feed me any lines, and I have never looked back."
Amy BenedettiNMLS #853701This is the most pro loan officer company I have ever worked for.
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"I love working for ARBOR! As a 25 year mortgage business veteran having worked as a broker and retail lender over the years, I can honestly say without doubt ARBOR is the best company I have worked for. The support, tools, lender options, and resources for everything needed to run a high functioning loan practice are here at ARBOR. Not only that but you are truly independent to run your business as you see fit without corporate red tape that you run into with retail lenders. The leaders of the company are all seasoned mortgage professionals that 'get it'. This is the most pro loan officer company I have ever worked for. Anyone joining will not be disappointed."
Rusty MendozaNMLS #226530Hands down the best support and company culture that I have been a part of.
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"1. The People and the Company Culture. This place really feels like a team of like minded individuals, striving to help each other succeed and empower our clients.
2. Tools & Tech: From EiOS to the Marketing Campaigns, ARIVE, Mortgage Coach, MBS Highway. I have what is necessary to succeed.
3. We have so many lenders to choose from and our pricing structure is set up in a way to maximize our clients situation as well as providing me with excellent compensation.
4. Hands down the best support and company culture that I have been a part of. Special shout out to Leif, Peter and LaRelle."
Andre BishopNMLS #2214914I chose ARBOR after speaking with Ryan on the phone, the way he communicated with me helped me understand how the transition would be, what to expect and the options with DBA. Comp is good too!
Kristy GannonNMLS #245918Features Overview
ARBOR Financial Group combines the systems loan officers use every day with marketing resources and people who know the mortgage business. Together they support lead management, loan pricing, borrower communication, training, and long-term client outreach.
Everything you need
Everything you need
Everything you need
| Optional Extras | Price |
|---|---|
| optiseo Website Packages | Custom quote |
| Closing Gift Program | $40+ per gift |
| Homebot | $225/month |
| MBS Highway | $25/month |
| RETR | $99/month |
| VERSE | $150/month |
Optional, add when you need them
At ARBOR, you're not limited by your compensation plan, your license, or your location. ARBOR's model helps loan officers increase their income without increasing their hours.
Your compensation should match your effort, your volume, and your goals. ARBOR builds custom compensation plans with no caps, no surprises, and no watered-down splits.
No margin games. No guessing. With 150+ lenders and live pricing, you'll see exactly what your borrower sees and exactly what you'll earn.
ARBOR is licensed in 48 states + D.C., so you can expand without the roadblocks. Not licensed somewhere yet? ARBOR's referral process keeps the deal moving, so a client outside your licensed states doesn't become a lost opportunity.
Built for Every Path
Mortgage loan officer jobs at ARBOR fit the business you have now and the one you want to build next. Choose the path that best matches your current structure, production, and growth plans.
Changing companies is a major business decision. ARBOR builds a transition plan around your active files, licensing, technology, marketing, and target launch date, so deals in motion keep moving and your technology is ready from day one.
You will launch confidently and keep your momentum:
ARBOR starts by learning how your business operates. Together, you set priorities for active files, licensing, system access, marketing, and your target launch date.
ARBOR's licensing team starts your license transfer while IT sets up your email, system logins, ARIVE access, and pricing tools.
Meet with the marketing team to prepare personalized email templates, social posts, partner announcements, and other launch materials for your network.
Complete onboarding and learn the systems you will use. Once your licenses are approved, you can begin taking applications.
From your first file through your hundredth, ARBOR's team is there to troubleshoot, answer workflow questions, and help you get more out of every tool as your business grows.
A transition to ARBOR feels like leveling up.
Book a Confidential CallYou've seen how it all works. Now meet the people behind ARBOR.
ARBOR's team is serious about results and easy to work with. Expect real support, sharp wit, and people who always have your back.
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See how ARBOR's Super Broker model could fit your business and where you want to take it next.
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FAQ
ARBOR Financial Group is a mortgage company that works as both a lender and a broker, with access to 150+ lenders. ARBOR operates as a DBA of The Turnkey Foundation, Inc. (NMLS #236669) and supports loan officers and the mortgage companies they build with technology, pricing, marketing, and hands-on support.
Both. ARBOR operates as a broker and as a non-delegated correspondent banker, giving you access to 150+ lenders and flexibility in how you structure each loan.
Loan officers at ARBOR Financial Group can shop every loan across 150+ lenders. Lender Price shows pricing from multiple lenders side by side, for both QM and non-QM scenarios, so you can compare rates for a borrower before choosing where to place the file.
ARBOR offers a wide range of loan products through 150+ lenders, including conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, non-QM, DSCR, construction, and renovation loans.
ARBOR uses ARIVE, a cloud-based loan origination system with integrated pricing, document management, and borrower communication tools.
Loan officers at ARBOR Financial Group work on custom compensation plans with no caps and no hidden splits. You set your own compensation and choose between Brokered (Wholesale) and Retail (Mini Correspondent) execution on each file, so the plan fits how you originate.
ARBOR primarily offers a 1099 model for maximum independence but is W-2 in states where it's required. Either way, you'll have the freedom to run your business with full support behind you.
Yes. You'll have full autonomy to manage your income and expenses like a true business owner, with the transparency and support you need to succeed.
Yes. ARBOR supports independent branding and DBA setup, with DBA guidance, a hosted website, and vanity domain support, so you can build your business under your own name.
Yes. You can use your own vanity domain, and ARBOR will help you connect it to your ARBOR loan officer site so your branding stays front and center.
No. ARBOR provides tools, content, and creative support, but you decide how you market. Use ARBOR's resources, mix in your own, or go fully custom.
ARBOR doesn't provide cold leads. Instead, ARBOR gives you the tools and content to build your own lead funnels and nurture your database.
ARBOR is licensed in the following states and the District of Columbia, and is adding more. Reach out to see whether your state is next.
Licensed in: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY
No. You can start with one state and expand as you go. ARBOR supports your licensing as you grow into new markets.
Yes. ARBOR is remote first. Whether you're working from home, managing a virtual team, or running a branch from across the country, ARBOR's systems and support keep you connected.
The transition to ARBOR follows five steps: onboarding paperwork, licensing and setup, marketing your move, training and launch, and support from day one onward. A Partner Liaison builds the plan around your active files and target launch date, and the licensing team handles your transfer while IT sets up your email, ARIVE access, and pricing tools.
Once licensing is in place, most loan officers are live within one to two weeks.
Yes. ARBOR offers hands-on training, mentorship, and onboarding support for loan officers who are new to the broker channel.
ARBOR doesn't underwrite in-house. Loans are underwritten by ARBOR's wholesale and correspondent lenders. For processing, you can use ARBOR's in-house processing pods, staffed with a Production Manager, Loan Officer Assistant, and Processor, or bring your own processor.
Yes. Whether you're working solo or bringing a team, ARBOR supports your structure. You can use your own processor, assistant, or support staff, whichever fits your workflow best.
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