Lower is the best! - Loan Officer Lower Employee Review

5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lower is easily one of the best places I’ve worked. The environment is extremely positive and team-oriented, and you’re surrounded by people who genuinely want to see you succeed. The training is top-notch and sets you up for success, whether you’re new or experienced. Leadership is supportive, accessible, and truly invested in their people. I’ve personally learned a ton about sales from Shane Thiessen, and Jake Driscoll is an incredible trainer who does a great job breaking things down in a way that actually sticks. There are also great opportunities to develop and move up if you’re willing to put in the work.

Cons

Hard to find something to complain about... maybe that expectations are high because everyone around you is performing at a high level.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-incredible earning potential -supportive management that cares about the LO's -All the tools supplied to succeed -Great work culture, lots of fun events -Communication between team members

Cons

- sometimes files take longer than expected to close - unexpected variables in the loan process

1.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are limited pros working at Lower. Based on my experience, I would only recommend working here if you're new to the industry. Get licensed, learn the basics, and leave after a year.

Cons

If you have been in the industry for more than a year, you know products, you know guidelines, you know how to sell. That said, find a company with a comp plan that makes sense with a rate sheet that actually benefits the consumer. Ironically, rates at Lower at the Highest in the industry. You'll be asking borrowers to take on a 30-year-fixed -rate mortgage that's 50bps (or more) higher than the industry. On top of the higher pricing, you get paid a fraction of what other loan officers make. Instead of $20K/mo commissions, you'll be making $3K at best. The hourly rate is a recoverable draw so you're making $60K while other loan officers are making $200K+ per year. If that wasn't enough, your loans will sit in process FOREVER. No one knows what's going on. From VP to processor, there is zero communication. Loans will fallout left and right.

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