Mortgage Loan Origination Specialist

Associated Bank - Corp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Pension

Volunteer time off

Diversity‑focused groups

Competitive salaries

Well-being programs

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Personal banking, loans, investments

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Residential Loan Officer to build borrower relationships and guide clients through the mortgage process. You will grow your network, expand knowledge of banking products, and make a meaningful community impact.

The role emphasizes compliant pre-qualifications, pipeline management, and cross-selling opportunities, with collaboration across processing teams for timely closings and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of residential mortgage processing or loan origination experience within a financial institution or mortgage banking company.
• Ability to meet S.A.F.E. Act registration requirements and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Successful completion of a credit check in accordance with Regulation Z requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with real estate professionals, builders, attorneys, and other referral sources to generate new business.
• Conduct compliant mortgage pre-qualification interviews and recommend loan solutions aligned to customer needs.
• Manage residential mortgage loan applications from origination through processing while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.
• Proactively follow up on leads and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective borrowers.
• Partner with customers to identify additional banking needs and refer or cross-sell appropriate products and services.
• Promote mortgage lending programs within the community, including outreach to low-to-moderate income individuals and underserved areas.
• Collaborate with internal processing teams to support timely and efficient loan closings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to loan origination and customer activity.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication

Mortgage knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1+ years mortgage experience

S.A.F.E. Act compliance knowledge

Credit check compliance familiarity

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Residential Loan Officer to build borrower relationships and guide clients through the mortgage process. You will grow your network, expand knowledge of banking products, and make a meaningful community impact.

The role emphasizes compliant pre-qualifications, pipeline management, and cross-selling opportunities, with collaboration across processing teams for timely closings and accurate records.