It is how we think, act, and interact with each other, clients, referral sources, and outside vendors.
It is diligence, professionalism, communication style, accountability, congeniality, and fun.
It is also about having each other’s backs and allowing everyone to feel 100% safe to express themselves and to sometimes make mistakes.
And, it is about making sure that everyone knows that their opinions and contributions matter – from day #1.
OUR WHY
“JVM’s Why is to build a thriving organization where employee satisfaction trumps all other values including growth and profitability.”
Jay Voorhees Broker & Founder
Healthcare
Keeping our team happy and healthy is important. Our generous healthcare plans include a variety of options for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Food
We understand how important food is for both morale and productivity. We maintain a fully-stocked kitchen of healthy snacks, kombucha and cold brew on tap, and make Taco Tuesdays a reality.
Fun
While we work really hard at JVM, we also play really hard. Our weekly and monthly events include a rotation of Dart Gun Wars, Flip Cup, Happy Hours, Trivia, Name That Tune – just to name a few.
Learning
Every employee is encouraged to continue their own personal continuing education, plus receive bonuses for reading books off our JVM Book List.
Vacation
Because we all need to take a break every so often, we offer a generous Paid Time Off Policy that starts out with 15 business days per year and increases to a full 25 business days with seniority.
Family
We love growing the JVM family! We provide 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave plus options for paternity leave.
Bonus Plan
Our company-wide bonus plan makes us really stand apart. We are the only mortgage company that pays its entire team generous bonuses that are based on company production – so that everyone feels their part in sharing our success.
Growth
We may be a small company, but we are growing rapidly – leaving ample room for career advancement and opportunities.
Mobility
Once a team member gains mastery in their position, they’re encouraged to transition into other areas of the company, including loan processing, marketing, mortgage banking, and management.
Most companies have top-down leadership – at JVM, it’s just the opposite. I am proud to work for such a horizontally structured company. Our leaders are transparent, open to new ideas, and constantly seeking advice from the greater team."
"I’ve never learned more working for any other company than I have with JVM Lending. It is fast-paced, ever-changing, and just plain interesting."
"Coming from a big tech firm to JVM has been an amazing change. While tech promised a fun, dynamic environment in which to grow - only JVM has delivered! I love being a part of this amazing team that is turning our industry upside down."
"It is unusual to find a company where every person in the company, from the owner to the newest employee, all truly care about you and value your contribution."
"Coming from the fast-and-fun tech-startup world, JVM has provided me with something I didn’t expect to find. My former tech colleagues are continually promoting their new ventures and trying to recruit me with some pretty enticing offers and I’m happily telling them “no thank you, I’m home!” - it’s truly an amazing feeling."
TRAINING & LICENSING
It’s OK if you know nothing about the mortgage and real estate industries.
We prefer it in fact.
JVM Lending has by far the most sophisticated, complete, detailed and advanced training program in the industry.
We train all team members from top to bottom: mortgage industry, communication, email, project and time-management skills.
All team members are also expected to obtain both NMLS and DRE or TREC licenses. JVM is unique in that it covers the entire cost of the training classes and the licenses themselves.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We focus on four pillars when we hire.
Academic Skill
The duties at JVM require an immense amount of diligence, organizational skill, comprehension, and follow-through.
Personality or “DISC” Profiles
These tests help us ensure applicants have the necessary standards of diligence and patience.
Congeniality
Of course we need talented people, but we also need very friendly people who are fun to be with.
Ability To Work Under Pressure
Helping people borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars is not easy and not for everyone.
Our hiring team will perform a complete review of your resume and cover letter and will reach out to you via email to set up a time for a phone interview.
STEP 2 OF 6
Phone Interview, DISC Test & Transcripts
During your 10-minute phone interview, we’ll ask a few personal questions & find out more about your past experience. Before your phone interview, you’ll complete a DISC personality test & send us your unofficial transcripts.
STEP 3 OF 6
Written Assessment
We’ll schedule a time for you to fill out our online, written questionnaire to help us get to know you better & give us the opportunity to further assess your writing and time management – both important skills for every role at JVM.
STEP 4 OF 6
Face-to-Face Interview
During your first face-to-face interview, you’ll meet with a few members of our team who will ask questions about your past experience & give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about working at JVM Lending.
STEP 5 OF 6
Second Face-to-Face Interview
In your second interview, you’ll meet with senior members of our team. We’ll use this time to continue to learn more about you on a personal level & ask additional questions relating to your past experience. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about your potential new role, JVM’s culture, & more.
STEP 6 OF 6
Offer
Congratulations! At this point in the hiring process we will extend an official job offer to you. Welcome to the JVM Team!
STEP 1 OF 6
Resume/Cover Letter Review
Our hiring team will perform a complete review of your resume and cover letter and will reach out to you via email to set up a time for a phone interview.
STEP 2 OF 6
Phone Interview, DISC Test & Transcripts
During your 10-minute phone interview, we’ll ask a few personal questions & find out more about your past experience. Before your phone interview, you’ll complete a DISC personality test & send us your unofficial transcripts.
STEP 3 OF 6
Written Assessment
We’ll schedule a time for you to fill out our online, written questionnaire to help us get to know you better & give us the opportunity to further assess your writing and time management – both important skills for every role at JVM.
STEP 4 OF 6
Face-to-Face Interview
During your first face-to-face interview, you’ll meet with a few members of our team who will ask questions about your past experience & give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about working at JVM Lending.
STEP 5 OF 6
Second Face-to-Face Interview
In your second interview, you’ll meet with senior members of our team. We’ll use this time to continue to learn more about you on a personal level & ask additional questions relating to your past experience. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about your potential new role, JVM’s culture, & more.
STEP 6 OF 6
Offer
Congratulations! At this point in the hiring process we will extend an official job offer to you. Welcome to the JVM Team!
