Residential Mortgage Specialist

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

Drive growth by helping customers secure the right lending solutions while building long-term relationships. You will originate mortgage loans, guide applicants through the process from application through closing, in both refinance and purchase mortgages, and partner across teams to deliver a seamless experience. This role offers strong exposure to multiple business lines and opportunities to expand your lending expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Originate mortgage loan applications through inbound calls, referrals, and online channels

• Conduct pre-qualification interviews and recommend appropriate loan solutions

• Ensure all applications are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements

• Manage mortgage loan pipelines and maintain consistent communication with customers and internal partners

• Build relationships with prospects through follow-up to convert opportunities into funded loans

• Achieve sales goals through outbound outreach, referrals, and multi-channel engagement

• Partner with internal teams to cross-sell products and connect customers to the right solutions

• Support team success by sharing expertise and contributing to process improvements

(This role pays a flat rate of $24 an hour + incentive opportunity)

Education & Experience

Required:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 2+ years of experience in consumer lending, loan origination, processing, or credit analysis

Preferred:

• Experience in a multi-channel sales environment (branch, call center, or online)

• Knowledge of lending regulations including ECOA, RESPA, and Regulation Z

Why You'll Love Working Here

You'll join a collaborative team focused on helping customers achieve their financial goals while growing your own career. Associated Bank offers opportunities to build expertise across business lines and develop within a supportive, performance-driven culture. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$17.97 - $30.81 per hour