Home Lending Advisor Jobs in Illinois
Home Lending Advisor jobs in Illinois are concentrated in residential mortgage lending, consumer banking, and credit union operations, with the market anchored by the Chicago metropolitan area, where Midwest financial headquarters cluster alongside a deep pool of first-time homebuyers and refinance activity. Additional hiring hubs include Springfield and the Quad Cities corridor, where community banks and regional lenders maintain steady origination volumes. Major employers with a lasting Illinois presence include Chase, BMO Harris, and Wintrust Financial, and the most in-demand specialties are purchase loan origination, FHA and VA product expertise, and portfolio lending for jumbo buyers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find Home Lending Advisor JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 8+ Home Lending Advisor jobs
Join our fun, high-energy team as a Senior Home Lending Advisor in Chase Home Lending and put your exceptional knowledge and understanding of home lending products to good use by serving as your customers' chief point of contact throughout the life of the loan while the Home Lending team supports you by sharing demonstrated knowledge in this area of specialization. You will adhere to all regulatory requirements while marketing and promoting the financial products offered by Chase. You will have a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on our business.
As a Senior Home Lending Advisor in Chase Home Lending, you will join a motivated team dedicated to guiding clients to fulfilling the dream of homeownership.
Job responsibilities
- Coaches and mentors the branch team by providing training on products and services.
- Works together with bankers, meets with their customers and introduces new clients to bankers for additional products and services.
- Collaborates with your team to create an outstanding customer experience by utilizing centrally managed direct mail, media advertisements, cross-sell efforts, relocation programs, statement programs, Chase.com, electronic newsletters, outbound lead sourcing, and other marketing efforts.
- Develops a strong partnership with the assigned retail branches to promote mortgage loan originations (in footprint territories), and functions well within formal and dotted-line reporting relationships.
- Builds role as the internal and external mortgage expert and maintains good relationships with customers.
- Exhibits consultative skills to provide recommendations based on financial analysis and expertise, product knowledge, and knowledge of the customer's financial needs, goals, and circumstances.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in sales and/or real estate
3+ years of mortgage lending and proven sales experience in retail banking
Knowledge of real estate market in local area
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of FHA, VA, FNMA, and FHLMC guidelines
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
FHA/VA sales experience
Marketing, promoting, relationship building, and consulting skills
Intermediate PC skills in a Windows environment
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT:
This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.
This position is subject to the Dodd Frank/Truth in Lending Act qualification requirements for Loan Originators. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMC's review of your criminal conviction history, credit report, information available through NMLS, and any other information relevant to a determination by JPMC that you demonstrate financial responsibility, good character, and general fitness for the position. Note that any felony conviction within the last seven years will disqualify you from consideration for this position. Your continued employment in this position would be contingent upon compliance with Truth in Lending Act/Dodd Frank Loan Originator requirements.
In addition, this position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008. As such, upon active employment with JPMorgan Chase, you will be required to either register on NMLS, or to update your existing registration as necessary to grant access to and reflect your employment with JPMorgan Chase. Your continued employment in this position with JPMorgan Chase is contingent upon compliance with the SAFE Act, including successful registration immediately after your start date, and timely completion of annual renewal and required updates thereafter.
Any information obtained during the registration, update, and renewal processes or through NMLS notifications may impact your employment with the firm. Any of the completed information you provide during the Chase on-line application process may be transferred, on your behalf, to NMLS by JPMorgan Chase. Please carefully review the information you provide to Chase for accuracy and consistency and with any current NMLS record, if applicable, before submitting. Further information about NMLS and registration requirements of registration can be found at: http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/SAFE/Pages/default.aspx.
ABOUT US
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Join our fun, high-energy team as a Senior Home Lending Advisor in Chase Home Lending and put your exceptional knowledge and understanding of home lending products to good use by serving as your customers' chief point of contact throughout the life of the loan while the Home Lending team supports you by sharing demonstrated knowledge in this area of specialization. You will adhere to all regulatory requirements while marketing and promoting the financial products offered by Chase. You will have a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on our business.
As a Senior Home Lending Advisor in Chase Home Lending, you will join a motivated team dedicated to guiding clients to fulfilling the dream of homeownership.
Job responsibilities
- Coaches and mentors the branch team by providing training on products and services.
- Works together with bankers, meets with their customers and introduces new clients to bankers for additional products and services.
- Collaborates with your team to create an outstanding customer experience by utilizing centrally managed direct mail, media advertisements, cross-sell efforts, relocation programs, statement programs, Chase.com, electronic newsletters, outbound lead sourcing, and other marketing efforts.
- Develops a strong partnership with the assigned retail branches to promote mortgage loan originations (in footprint territories), and functions well within formal and dotted-line reporting relationships.
- Builds role as the internal and external mortgage expert and maintains good relationships with customers.
- Exhibits consultative skills to provide recommendations based on financial analysis and expertise, product knowledge, and knowledge of the customer's financial needs, goals, and circumstances.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in sales and/or real estate
3+ years of mortgage lending and proven sales experience in retail banking
Knowledge of real estate market in local area
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of FHA, VA, FNMA, and FHLMC guidelines
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
FHA/VA sales experience
Marketing, promoting, relationship building, and consulting skills
Intermediate PC skills in a Windows environment
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT:
This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.
This position is subject to the Dodd Frank/Truth in Lending Act qualification requirements for Loan Originators. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMC's review of your criminal conviction history, credit report, information available through NMLS, and any other information relevant to a determination by JPMC that you demonstrate financial responsibility, good character, and general fitness for the position. Note that any felony conviction within the last seven years will disqualify you from consideration for this position. Your continued employment in this position would be contingent upon compliance with Truth in Lending Act/Dodd Frank Loan Originator requirements.
In addition, this position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008. As such, upon active employment with JPMorgan Chase, you will be required to either register on NMLS, or to update your existing registration as necessary to grant access to and reflect your employment with JPMorgan Chase. Your continued employment in this position with JPMorgan Chase is contingent upon compliance with the SAFE Act, including successful registration immediately after your start date, and timely completion of annual renewal and required updates thereafter.
Any information obtained during the registration, update, and renewal processes or through NMLS notifications may impact your employment with the firm. Any of the completed information you provide during the Chase on-line application process may be transferred, on your behalf, to NMLS by JPMorgan Chase. Please carefully review the information you provide to Chase for accuracy and consistency and with any current NMLS record, if applicable, before submitting. Further information about NMLS and registration requirements of registration can be found at: http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/SAFE/Pages/default.aspx.
ABOUT US
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
See All 8 Home Lending Advisor Jobs in Illinois
Find roles in Illinois that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Home Lending Advisor JobsHome Lending Advisor Jobs by City in Illinois
Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Home Lending Advisor Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in home lending advisor jobs across Illinois.
- Active NMLS registration and a valid Illinois Residential Mortgage License required
- Proven experience originating purchase and refinance loans in a retail banking environment
- Deep knowledge of FHA, VA, conventional, and jumbo loan products and guidelines
- Strong pipeline management skills using a CRM or loan origination system
- Ability to build referral relationships with realtors, builders, and financial advisors
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred by most Illinois employers
Home Lending Advisor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a home lending advisor in Illinois?
To become a home lending advisor in Illinois, you must obtain an Illinois Residential Mortgage License through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System, which requires pre-licensure education, passing the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test, and a background check processed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Most Illinois employers also expect a background in consumer banking or finance, and some will sponsor the licensing process for qualified candidates coming from related roles.
Which companies hire home lending advisors in Illinois?
Illinois home lending advisor roles are posted by JPMorganChase and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense network of community banks, credit unions, and large national lenders headquartered or heavily staffed in the Chicago metro means consistent openings across institution types and loan volumes.
Which Illinois cities have the most home lending advisor jobs?
Peoria, Chicago, and Norridge have the most home lending advisor openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of national bank headquarters, mortgage companies, and high purchase loan volume, while surrounding suburbs and mid-size cities like Springfield benefit from regional bank branches and credit unions that maintain dedicated origination staff to serve local homebuyer demand.
How can I get hired as a home lending advisor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a retail banking or personal banker role into a loan officer associate or mortgage sales trainee position, which large Illinois employers like Chase, Wintrust Financial, and BMO Harris use to develop new originators. Obtaining your NMLS registration and Illinois Residential Mortgage License before applying gives you a concrete credential that separates you from unlicensed candidates, and community banks and credit unions across the Chicago metro often prefer to promote from within their own service and teller staff.
Where can I find and apply to home lending advisor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to home lending advisor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
See All 8 Home Lending Advisor Jobs in Illinois
Find roles in Illinois that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Home Lending Advisor Jobs