Mortgage Loan Originator

Location: Chicago, IL (Fully Remote; optional local office access)

Compensation: Commission-Based (Varies by region & cost of living)

Travel: 80% regional within the Chicago area

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator for a growing mortgage lender. This full-time, commission-based role is ideal for a sales-driven professional focused on building referral-based loan volume across the Chicago region.

• Business Development: Generate loan volume via referral relationships with realtors, brokers, financial advisors, and other industry partners. Attend events, seminars, and networking opportunities to drive leads.
• Loan Origination: Interview and pre-qualify borrowers, educate them on loan options, collect documentation, and provide required disclosures.
• Processing & Closing: Coordinate with borrowers and partners through closing, order legal/title documents, review disclosures, and ensure regulatory compliance.

• 1–2 years mortgage origination experience with proven referral-based volume
• Knowledge of underwriting, mortgage programs, and federal/state regulations (TILA, RESPA)
• Strong sales, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable in a commission-driven environment
• Commission-based (regional variation)
• Remote flexibility with optional office access
• Operational support

Motivated, independent, and relationship-focused professional who can manage a pipeline and drive loan volume. Experienced with mortgage compliance and underwriting, and skilled at guiding borrowers from application to closing.

We provide personalized recruiting guidance, from resume support and interview prep to offer negotiation and onboarding, acting as a long-term career partner invested in your success.