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Team Leader - Mortgage

Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Career Level:
  • group
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Sep 10, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Team Leader - Mortgage at Midland States Bank will manage a team focused on the origination of residential mortgage loans in Sterling, Illinois. This leadership role involves coaching loan originators, meeting sales objectives, and ensuring compliance with lending regulations while fostering a customer-centric culture.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage a team of mortgage loan originators to achieve personal and team production goals.
  • Coach and develop team members while addressing performance management activities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources to generate new business opportunities.
  • Cultivate a sales-focused culture and contribute to marketing strategy development.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.
  • Drive volume growth and manage production to exceed $20 million annually.
  • Participate in sales calls and business plan reviews with the sales team.
  • Monitor quality levels and support team members with loan issues.

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership.
  • At least 5 years of experience in real estate/mortgage sales.
  • Strong understanding of FHA, FNMA, and FHLMS underwriting guidelines.
  • NMLS State License or Federal NMLS Registration.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
  • Ability to analyze customer income and debt situations.

What the company offers

  • Comprehensive healthcare and well-being benefits.
  • Paid family leave and generous paid time off.
  • Banking perks and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • 401K plan with company match and potential for long-term incentives.

Skills Required

Company Overview

Joliette, Illinois, United States of America

Midland States Bank has been serving its customers for over 140 years, focusing on personalized service and community empowerment. The bank is dedicated to innovation, optimizing its services to stay unique in the financial industry and ensuring a po... Read More

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