Loan Originator - (North Region IL & WI)

Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has since successfully navigated the ever-changing real estate market. As a full-service, federally chartered lender with offices located across the country, we’re dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of mortgage products and have the capability to lend in all 50 states. To complement the basic conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the continually evolving market. Wintrust Mortgage is part of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $50 billion in assets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Loan Originator assembles and reviews a new application and matches the applicant with a mortgage program. The file is handled by the Mortgage Originator until it is time to request loan documents and closing is scheduled. By turning in the file at this point, the Loan Originator is able to go out and generate new business. The Loan Originator assists the borrower in determining the proper loan program, completing the loan application, and gathering the required supporting documentation to begin the loan process. Conducts preliminary underwriting reviews. Remains front-line contact with the borrowers. A credit report is obtained and analyzed by the Loan Originator. The Loan Originator is heavily involved with the client during the application and closing process. Develops referral relationships with realtors, builders, bankers, and other sources in order to proactively solicit new business. Qualifications: Minimum two years of mortgage loan origination experience Thorough knowledge of pricing and underwriting requirements of various mortgage products and programs. Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures. Thorough knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending, such as Truth-in-Lending, RESPA, and others. Ability to analyze financial information. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. A pleasant and professional demeanor is essential. Work requires sound judgment and diplomacy. Outlook proficiency required. Requires National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E Act of 2008 Ability to travel From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. In 1991, we opened one storefront community bank location with one specific goal: to provide an alternative to the big banks that were just beginning to flood the market. We believed— and still do—that people deserve a warm, friendly, honest, and highly responsive banking experience. Today, we’re proud to be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin’s Bank®. We’ve also grown into a company with a presence across the United States and Canada. We have more than 175 community banks and provide a variety of offerings, including commercial banking, premium financing, mortgage origination, wealth management, and short-term accounts receivable financing, just to name a few. Every bank and group that has joined the Wintrust family along the way has stayed true to that original mission, thanks to our employees who serve as brand champions and live our values. Entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and team-oriented people thrive here at Wintrust. We approach each day intent on making an impact and believe in providing truly distinctive customer service. We’re not just in the communities we serve. We’re part of them. Wintrust is pleased to provide employees with a total reward that includes: Competitive base pay and bonus opportunities. A wide array of generous benefits. Employee services and programs. Extensive training and development. Time off and community involvement opportunities. Meaningful work focused on serving our customers and improving our communities. Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here Click here for Equal Opportunities.

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