Residential Loan Officer

Associated Bank

Residential Loan Officer guiding mortgage borrowers through applications and closings at Associated Bank. Building referral networks and promoting banking products across Wisconsin communities.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $17 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in residential mortgage processing and loan origination, ensuring compliance with S.A.F.E. Act and other regulatory requirements. Strong ability to build relationships with real estate professionals and effectively promote mortgage lending programs within the community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Residential Mortgage ProcessingLoan Origination ExperienceS.A.F.E. Act ComplianceRelationship BuildingMortgage Lending Products Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Mortgage Pre-QualificationLoan Application ManagementRegulatory CompliancePipeline ManagementCross-Selling Banking Products

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeS.A.F.E. Act Registration

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActAnti-Money LaunderingRegulation ZCommunity OutreachReferral Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships with real estate professionals, builders, attorneys, and other referral sources to generate new business
Conduct compliant mortgage pre-qualification interviews and recommend loan solutions aligned to customer needs
Manage residential mortgage loan applications from origination through processing while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance
Proactively follow up on leads and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective borrowers
Identify additional banking needs and refer or cross-sell appropriate products and services
Promote mortgage lending programs within the community, including outreach to low-to-moderate income individuals and underserved areas
Collaborate with internal processing teams to support timely and efficient loan closings
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to loan origination and customer activity
Operate in compliance with internal policies, applicable regulations, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering requirements, and S.A.F.E. Act requirements
Report suspicious activity, customer complaints, procedure violations, and ethical concerns as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1+ years of residential mortgage processing or loan origination experience within a financial institution or mortgage banking company
Ability to meet S.A.F.E. Act registration requirements and maintain compliance with applicable regulations
Must submit required information, obtain a unique identifier, and maintain registration requirements under the S.A.F.E. Act
Successful completion of a credit check in accordance with Regulation Z requirements
Experience building referral networks within the real estate or financial services industry preferred
Knowledge of mortgage lending products, compliance standards, and community outreach initiatives preferred
Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills preferred
Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and career development opportunities
Retirement savings including 401(k) and Pension plans
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups
Competitive salaries
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Well-being programs and incentives
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Military benefits
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits