Rate · 3 hours ago
Bilingual Mortgage Sales Assistant
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expRate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, headquartered in Chicago. They are seeking a dedicated Mortgage Sales Assistant to support the preapproval process, maintain professional relationships with real estate partners, and ensure accurate documentation and communication.
Consumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingMortgagePersonal FinancePropTech
Hiring Manager
Lisa Cox, CDR
Responsibilities
Support the preapproval process by gathering documentation, organizing files, and ensuring completeness
Assist with issuing preapprovals accurately and promptly
Prepare files for submission to processing and underwriting with clean documentation and clear notes
Promptly return calls, emails, and messages from borrowers and real estate agents
Maintain positive, professional, and helpful relationships with real estate partners
Provide clear status updates and set expectations, even when a full answer is not immediately available
Represent brand with professionalism, calm confidence, and urgency
Leverage technology to improve efficiency and reduce friction
Maintain strong time management skills and daily prioritization
Enter complete and accurate data into Encompass
Enter and maintain client contacts and communication logs
Qualification
Required
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong attention to detail and ability to work within a regulated environment
Positive outlook and proactive attitude in a deadline-driven role
Preferred
Two or more years of mortgage or real estate experience preferred
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Critical care insurance
Personal accidental insurance
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program)
Other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources)
Company
Rate
Rate is a mortgage company that provides mortgage-related services and solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
THL
2017-12-14Private Equity
Leadership Team
Victor Ciardelli
President & CEO
Ramesh Sarukkai
CPO & CTO
Recent News
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