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Very High Fees and Low Profit for Loan Officers - Loan Officer Obsidian Financial Services Employee Review

2.0
17 Jan 2022
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Pros

Helpful training resources. Not much else positive to report.

Cons

Obsidian makes at least 2k on every loan even when the LO makes less. Processing fee is around $800 and underwriting fee is $1,400! Very high costs. Pricing loans also leaves loan officers with a very low profit. Not a competitive place to do business. No leads or marketing support.

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Obsidian Financial Services Response
3y
We do charge $1495 UW and $895 processing and on correspondent loans this standard for the industry. We only charge $495 for processing on broker loans, and whatever the lender is you submit to, they charge the UW fee. This only applies to correspondent loans and we don't charge the loan officer, we charge the borrower. If you really have seen hundreds on closing disclosure then you would know we are competitive with our pricing. If the LO would like to make 2-25% then set your compensation up that way. We allow you to set your compensation to whatever you want on each deal. If you want your deal to be 3.00% Lender Comp, no problem set it there, that is ON YOU, not us. NO WE DONT SUPPLY LEADS, we keep our pricing so low that you can make the money and not us.

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5.0
5 Nov 2024
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Pros

great pay and medical benefits

Cons

no stock offered other than 401k

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Obsidian Financial Services Response
1y
Thank you so much for your kind words about your experience working with us in the IT and Business Development Department! At Obsidian, we strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member—whether on the staff side or the loan officer side—feels valued and empowered to succeed. We deeply appreciate the dedication of our team members, knowing that the work we do helps families thrive and achieve their goals. Your contributions, along with those of everyone at Obsidian, are what make this organization a wonderful and enduring place to work. Thank you for being an integral part of our team and for helping us build a lasting legacy of excellence!
4.0
25 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Obsidian Financial Services is a solid company overall. They offer very competitive pricing and great rates, which makes it easier to close deals. Management is generous and generally supportive, creating a positive work environment for motivated professionals.

Cons

Like many in the industry, success can be very self-driven—so it's important to stay proactive. More structured training or onboarding support could benefit newer team members.

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