Lending Specialist Jobs

Lending Specialist jobs are open across banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintech lenders, from entry-level loan officers to senior specialists, with concentrations in mortgage origination, consumer lending, and commercial credit. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles120+
Top stateTexas
Top employerPurpose Financial
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type71% On-site
Top industryBanking

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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Executive Director, Custom Lending Specialist
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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Executive Director, Custom Lending Specialist
JPMorganChase
Los Angeles, California
Business Analysis
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$157k - $285k/yr
10,000+

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Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time
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Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time
Purpose Financial
Laurel, Mississippi
Business Operations
Marketing
Revenue Operations & Enablement
High school diploma or GED

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CIB Lending Operations Middle Office Specialist
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CIB Lending Operations Middle Office Specialist
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Commercial Lending Support Specialist
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Commercial Lending Support Specialist
Hills Bank and Trust Company
Iowa City, Iowa
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Associate's degree

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Bilingual Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time (100026)
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Bilingual Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time (100026)
Purpose Financial
Hollywood, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Success
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Lending Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Purpose Financial60
  • JPMorganChase8
  • Advance America7
  • First Citizens Bank4
  • Wells Fargo3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lending specialist jobs.

  • Active NMLS license or eligibility to obtain one upon hire
  • Experience with loan origination software such as Encompass or Calyx Point
  • Knowledge of federal lending regulations including TILA, RESPA, and ECOA
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze borrower financials, credit reports, and debt-to-income ratios
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field or equivalent work experience
  • Strong communication skills for guiding borrowers through the application and approval process

Tips for Your Lending Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to loan type

Mortgage, consumer, and commercial lending each have distinct workflows and compliance requirements. Align your resume to the specific loan type in each posting, calling out your volume processed, software used, and any NMLS licensing relevant to that segment.

List your NMLS number prominently

Hiring managers in mortgage and consumer lending scan for your NMLS license number early. Put it in your resume header or summary so it's visible before the reader reaches your work history, cutting the time they spend verifying your credentials.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists lending specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by loan type and software

Filter openings by the loan origination software named in the job description, such as Encompass, Calyx Point, or Blend. Matching your hands-on platform experience to the employer's tech stack immediately separates your application from candidates who list generic software skills.

Prepare for a scenario-based interview

Expect interviewers to walk through a file from application to close and ask how you'd handle a low appraisal, a DTI over guidelines, or a last-minute condition. Rehearse two or three real examples where you resolved a stalled file so your answers are grounded and specific.

Negotiate your compensation structure carefully

Many lending specialist roles mix a base salary with per-loan commission or basis-point bonuses. Before accepting, clarify the pipeline volume you'd inherit, the commission split on self-sourced versus assigned loans, and whether clawback provisions apply if a loan closes and then prepays.

Lending Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lending specialists?

Purpose Financial, JPMorganChase, and Advance America are hiring the most lending specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional banks and credit unions are also posting steadily alongside the larger national lenders.

How many lending specialist jobs are remote?

About 29% of lending specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in consumer and personal lending roles where borrower interaction happens almost entirely by phone and secure document portal. Mortgage origination and commercial lending roles are more likely to require in-office presence for client meetings and file reviews.

How do you become a lending specialist?

Start by earning a degree in finance, business, or economics, or build equivalent knowledge through banking operations or customer service roles at a financial institution. Obtain your NMLS license if you plan to work in mortgage or consumer lending, which requires pre-licensing education, a background check, and a passing score on the national exam. Entry-level roles in loan processing or loan servicing are common starting points that expose you to underwriting guidelines, compliance requirements, and origination software before you move into a full specialist role.

Can you get a lending specialist job with little experience?

Yes, many lenders hire candidates with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate strong numeracy, attention to detail, and familiarity with credit concepts. Starting in loan servicing, banking operations, or as a loan processor gives you hands-on exposure to origination systems and compliance workflows. Earning your NMLS license before you apply signals commitment and removes a common hiring barrier, even when your resume is light on years in the role.

What does the lending specialist interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your licensing status, loan types you've worked with, and the origination software you've used. A hiring manager interview follows, typically scenario-based, where you'll walk through how you'd handle a file with a complication such as a borderline credit profile or a missing condition at closing. Some employers add a short assessment testing your ability to calculate debt-to-income ratios or interpret a credit report before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to lending specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to lending specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your loan type experience and licensing credentials, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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