Wintrust Financial Corporation · 19 hours ago
Loan Originator - (Illinois)
Crystal Lake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$15/hr - $15/hr
2+ years expWintrust Financial Corporation is a full-service, federally chartered lender dedicated to helping customers achieve homeownership. The Loan Originator is responsible for procuring new mortgage transactions, assisting borrowers with loan applications, and developing referral relationships to generate new business.
Financial ServicesWealth Management
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
Qualification
Required
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 required
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
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment
Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Transportation and Commuting Benefits
Banking Benefits
Pet Insurance
Company
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Wintrust Financial Corporation delivers sophisticated financial capabilities with a community bank personality across its businesses in banking, specialty finance, and wealth management.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$683MKey Investors
CIVC Partners
2025-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $425M
2022-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $258M
2020-05-05IPO
Leadership Team
Timothy Crane
President and Chief Executive Officer
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