Senior Associate Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant

Alliant Credit Union; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Work from home up to 3 days a week

Paid parental leave

Employee discount programs

Time off including paid personal and S

11 paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Alliant Credit Union in Chicago, IL is seeking a Mortgage Lending Specialist to act as the primary contact for borrowers and all parties in the loan process. You will analyze credit, run reports, and prep applications while coordinating with the lending team.

Responsibilities include monitoring loan dates, updating files, and maintaining strong customer and partner relationships. A work-from-home option up to 3 days per week is provided where eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of mortgage lending or related experience.
• Preferred - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for borrowers and lending team.
• Assist in appointment setting with prospective and new applicants.
• Analyze credit and financials to determine appropriate loan products under guidance.
• Run credit on assigned loans and prepare applications.
• Update credit reports and AUS findings as needed.
• Support collection and submission of loan documentation.
• Monitor key dates in loan transactions and respond accordingly.
• Maintain contact with customers and referral partners for follow-ups.

Skills

Customer service

Credit analysis

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on July 29, 2026

Locations

• Chicago, IL 60666, USA
• Remote
• Lending
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO001989

Description

Essential Responsibilities

Act as a primary point of contact for the borrower on behalf of the lending team as well as for parties engaged in a loan application.

Assist in appointment setting with prospective and new applicants.

Analyze customer’s credit and financial scenario and determining appropriate loan product(s) under the guidance and review of the loan officer.

Run credit on assigned loans.

Pull and prep web applications and other duties, including updating credit reports and AUS findings.

Provide support in the collection and preparation of submitting loan application with supporting documentation.

Monitor key dates related to loan transactions and respond accordingly.

Maintain customer and referral partner contact to ensure follow-up of loan application and answer basic customer inquiries while providing quality customer service.

Manage assigned database, tracking active loan(s) and entering data.

Education &Years of Experience

• Minimum - High School Certificate or Equivalent
• Minimum - 3 Years ofMortgage, Mortgage Lending or Related

License/Certifications/Training

• Preferred - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)

Compensation & Benefits:

Typical hiring range: $34,200.00 to $48,500.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.

Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including:

• Annual performance bonus
• Work from home up to 3 days a week
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs
• Time off including paid personal and sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.

The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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