Mortgage Loan Originator- Northern RI

The Washington Trust Company; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discounts on banking services

Flexible schedule

Hybrid/remote options within MA, CT,RI

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Washington Trust Company in Warwick, RI is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our lending team. You will originate mortgage loans, build relationships with clients, realtors, and referral partners, and market to realtors and builders while delivering exceptional service.

We value proven outside sales experience, deep knowledge of mortgage products and guidelines, and strong communication and networking skills.

Qualifications

• Proven outside sales mortgage origination experience with a track record of developing networks and achieving results.
• In-depth knowledge of mortgage products, lending practices, and guidelines.
• Strong communication, networking, and analytical skills.
• NMLS registration required.
• Excellent marketing skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Originate mortgage loans and build strong relationships with clients, realtors, and referral partners.
• Market to realtors, builders, and other referral sources.
• Deliver exceptional service throughout the mortgage process.
• Be part of a winning team with access to company paid sales tools.

Skills

Outside sales

Networking

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Washington Trust is seeking experienced Mortgage Loan Originators to join our dynamic lending team in Northern Rhode Island. If you’re an independent, energetic, and sales-driven professional with a passion for helping clients achieve homeownership, we want to hear from you!

Why Washington Trust?

• Comprehensive product menu and expansive portfolio lending program
• Access to leadership—your manager and senior management are invested in your success
• Sales oriented Operations team that will support your business
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in RI since 2011
• Oldest community bank in the US. Established in 1800 and still going strong

What You’ll Do

• Originate mortgage loans and build strong relationships with clients, realtors, and referral partners
• Market to realtors, builders, and other referral sources
• Deliver exceptional service throughout the mortgage process
• Be part of a winning team with access to company paid sales tools

What We’re Looking For

• Proven outside sales mortgage origination experience with a track record of developing networks and achieving results
• In-depth knowledge of mortgage products, lending practices, and guidelines
• Strong communication, networking, and analytical skills
• NMLS registration required
• Excellent marketing skills a plus

This position is commission based with base salary of $12,000 per year. Commission is tied to performance under our commission plan. Estimated annual earnings range from $84,000 to $250,000 (based on meeting production standards and historical results; higher earnings possible with top performance). Commissions are paid biweekly.

Commission is one element in our competitive compensation package.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Discounts on banking services
• Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote options within MA, CT, RI
• Opportunities for professional and personal development

Join Washington Trust and experience the confidence of working with a team that values your success and provides the tools you need to thrive.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time-off, work-life program, and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth.

The Washington Trust Company, and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants as protected by state and/or federal law.