Mortgage Loan Originator-Western Suburbs

Position

Mortgage Loan Originator—Western Suburbs (South Loop)

VP, Group Lead Mortgage Lending

A Mortgage Loan Consultant or Mortgage Loan Originator will be responsible for originating residential first mortgage loans. The MLC will generate new business by developing and maintaining strong relationships with real estate professionals, developers, CPAs, attorneys, and other referral partners while providing superior service to bank customers. The MLC will also be responsible for completing and submitting a quality loan application as well as resolving any outstanding issues to complete the mortgage origination.

• Previous mortgage sales experience or comparable financial or sales experience is preferred. Willing to train with prior sales experience or experience in mortgage servicing.
• Sales aptitude—Minimum sales quota/expectation of $1,000,000 per month in closed business.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Good math aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate PC skills required in Windows environment.

This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the terms of the SAFE Act of 2008. Upon active employment with the Bank, the MLC must register via the NMLS registry or re‑register and transfer their previous registration to Lakeside Bank’s registration rolls. Successful registration is required after the start date and annually thereafter.

Lakeside Bank offers a wide variety of benefit programs for employees, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and supplemental ancillary products such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity and pet insurance. The Bank subsidizes a large percentage of the monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. Detailed information on each plan can be provided upon request.

This is a sales position. The base salary is $31,200. In addition to the base salary, the Mortgage Loan Originator shall receive commissions earned on closed and funded loans. Compensation is received only for loans that close, fund, and generate fee income to Lakeside.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Lakeside Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.