Mortgage Loan Originator - WI

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Job Title: Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) – Consumer Lending
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (Branch-based with community and field engagement)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Saige Partners is partnering with a well-established financial institution seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) to support the growth of its consumer mortgage presence in the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin market.

This role is ideal for a driven lending professional with an established local network, strong business development skills, and a proven ability to generate mortgage loan volume through relationship-building and community engagement.

This is a field-focused position that blends branch presence with active networking. The Mortgage Loan Officer will operate with autonomy while leveraging the referrals, infrastructure, and operational support of a respected financial organization. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset and thrives in a production-based, relationship-driven environment.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with realtors, builders, financial professionals, and community partners to generate mortgage referrals

Actively network within the local market, including attending events, hosting meetings, and participating in open houses

Build and manage a robust pipeline of residential mortgage opportunities through self-generated and internally referred leads

Promote mortgage products and services to establish and grow market presence

Collaborate with branch staff, commercial lenders, and internal teams to maximize cross-referral opportunities

Originate consumer mortgage loans, including purchase and refinance transactions

Guide borrowers through the mortgage process from application through closing

Educate clients on available mortgage products and recommend solutions aligned with their financial goals

Deliver a high level of customer service and responsiveness throughout the lending lifecycle

Support the expansion of the organization’s consumer mortgage footprint in Fond du Lac and surrounding markets

Build long-term relationships that contribute to sustained loan production

Maintain awareness of local housing trends, market conditions, and the competitive landscape

Proven experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer, Mortgage Lender, or in a similar mortgage origination role

Demonstrated ability to self-source business through networking and relationship development

Strong sales acumen with a history of meeting or exceeding production goals

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently

Solid knowledge of mortgage lending products, guidelines, and processes

Established network of local real estate professionals and referral partners

Prior lending experience within Fond du Lac or surrounding Wisconsin markets

Background in consumer lending, banking, or financial services

Existing pipeline or book of business

Experience collaborating with commercial lenders or cross-functional banking teams

Candidates located within approximately 30–45 minutes of Fond du Lac are preferred; flexibility may be considered for highly qualified candidates with strong local market connections

Professionals transitioning from related banking or lending roles (e.g., personal banker or consumer lender) may be considered if they demonstrate strong sales ability and readiness to originate mortgages

Branch-based with significant time spent networking and meeting clients in the community

Flexible schedule driven by business development activities, including occasional evenings and weekends

Success in this role is driven by relationship-building, initiative, and production

Competitive commission-based…