Senior Wholesale Mortgage Originator

AppleOne is pleased to partner with a company in Aliso Viejo seeking a Senior Wholesale Mortgage Originator with a proven track record in high-value mortgage origination, private money lending, bridge loans, and luxury California real estate. This temp-to-hire opportunity is designed for an experienced originator who already has a productive referral network and can convert established relationships into a consistent pipeline of qualified loans. This is not an entry-level or call-center role. The ideal candidate will bring strong market credibility, executive presence, discretion, and the ability to work with mortgage brokers, luxury real estate agents, high-net-worth borrowers, and professional referral sources. You will be part of a professional, relationship-driven environment where responsive communication, sound loan judgment, teamwork, and integrity are highly valued. The role focuses on private money and bridge loans secured by California properties valued from approximately $3 million to $20 million, with typical loan amounts ranging from $1.5 million to $5 million. Key Responsibilities Originate high-value private money and bridge loan opportunities by activating and expanding established referral relationships. Evaluate loan opportunities based on collateral, borrower strength, leverage, liquidity, timing, and exit strategy before presenting transactions. Lead transactions from inquiry through funding by coordinating commitments, underwriting, processing, closing, and client communication. Maintain strong referral relationships through clear expectations, responsive follow-up, and candid solutions without overpromising. Own pipeline activity, CRM updates, next steps, projected volume, conversion ratios, and production forecasts. Follow all company policies and applicable private money lending requirements with professionalism and credit discipline. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $70,000 per year. Employment type: Temp-to-hire. Location: Aliso Viejo, CA. Work arrangement: Full-time office presence in Aliso Viejo, with field meetings involving referral partners as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services