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Mortgage Specialist jobs are open across retail banking, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintech lenders, at every level from junior loan officer to senior specialist and team lead, with specializations in residential lending, refinancing, and commercial mortgages. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/03/2026
ADDRESS: 9040 Louis St Laurent Avenue
JOB FAMILY GROUP: Retail Banking Sales & Service
Join BMO – imagine the possibilities. Are you looking for a chance to let your entrepreneurial spirit shine and turn potential into performance with great earning possibilities? Becoming a BMO® Mortgage Specialist can offer you all that and much more. Expect to fill an important and rewarding role – helping customers make their dream of home ownership a reality. You will be provided with industry-leading training and support and will be able to build your existing referral network with our competitive referral programs to achieve your full potential.
Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a referral network to build a pipeline of new mortgage business and increase BMO’s share of the home financing market. Actively identifies sales opportunities and refers to BMO colleagues as appropriate. Develops and executes effective marketing and sales programs to drive business results. Follows corporate policies, operating directives, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Proactively contacts referral and origination sources identified through the creation of national partnerships and/or creates local partnerships to lead discussions about home financing solutions.
- Assists with the implementation of targeted marketing programs, promotions, and other initiatives.
- Actively searches for cross-sell and up-sell opportunities for positioning to the branch to achieve individual sales and profitability goals.
- Supports the delivery of targeted marketing programs, promotions, and other initiatives.
- Seeks opportunities to expand network by obtaining referrals and originations from existing relationships.
- Establishes and enhances the Bank’s community presence by participating in trade shows, conferences, and related events.
- Serves a customer advocate during application and processing activities.
- Completes onboarding activities as required.
- Delivers exceptional customer service that builds trust through expertise, responsive service, and support.
- Guides customers throughout mortgage application and processing activities.
- Partners with branch teams to properly hand off customers, finalize mortgage documentation, and refer customers with non-mortgage needs.
- Resolves or escalates issues to meet customer expectations and ensures funds are advanced in a timely manner.
- Provides customers with friendly, courteous, and professional service in response to queries and requests to identify client needs for banking products (e.g. everyday banking, lending, and investment) and refer to appropriate BMO partners.
- Stays abreast of consumer needs, industry trends, best practices, and the regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures for mortgage products and services.
- Addresses customer service issues according to established parameters, escalating persistent or complex matters to more senior staff or other departments for resolution.
- Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
- Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
- Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
- Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
- Liaises with various BMO teams and customers to ensure satisfactory completion and/or fulfillment of the home financing application.
- Documents updates in BMO’s internal systems to ensure employees have access to the status of outstanding customer opportunities, transactions, and problems/issues.
- Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
- Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
- Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
- Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
- Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Engages with referral network to create strong relationships that generate referrals and mortgage originations for clients requiring real estate lending solutions.
- Completes all necessary transactions in compliance with guidelines and other requirements to maintain operational integrity.
- Focus may be on a business/group.
- Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works mostly independently.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
- Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk-informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.
- In-depth understanding of the mortgage lending process and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal, sales, customer service, and negotiation skills.
- Expert knowledge of self-management and teamwork, personal lending, relationship sales and management.
- Functional knowledge of personal banking, investments, trust services, business and commercial lending, and cash management.
- Strong knowledge of the broader real estate industry and mortgage market.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
- Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth.
- Influence skills - In-depth.
SALARY:
Pay Type: Commission
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CrossCountry Mortgage14

- Amerihome Mortgage Company6

- M&T Bank6

- Mortgage Research Center4

- Atlantic Union Bank2

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services54
- Investment & Asset Management3
- Technology & Software2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Fintech1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mortgage specialist jobs.
- Active NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator license with state-specific endorsement
- Experience originating or processing conventional, FHA, VA, or USDA loans
- Proficiency with loan origination software such as Encompass, Calyx, or Blend
- Strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines, compliance regulations, and TRID requirements
- Proven ability to build and maintain a referral network with real estate agents and builders
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Tips for Your Mortgage Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for loan volume
Mortgage specialist resumes live or die on production numbers. Quantify your closed loan volume, average loan size, and pull-through rate by quarter. Hiring managers in this field scan for those figures before reading anything else on your resume.
Get your NMLS license current before applying
Most residential mortgage specialist roles require an active NMLS license with your state endorsement. Confirm your license is current and your continuing education hours are logged before submitting applications, so nothing stalls an offer at the background-check stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mortgage specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your loan type
Retail bank postings, wholesale lender roles, and credit union positions reward different experience. Filter your search by loan type, whether conventional, FHA, VA, or jumbo, so your application matches what that employer actually underwrites and originates.
Prepare a pipeline scenario for interviews
Interviewers at mortgage companies routinely ask you to walk through how you build and work a referral pipeline. Prepare a concrete example covering your referral sources, follow-up cadence, and how you convert a lead into a closed loan.
Negotiate commission structure, not just base pay
Most mortgage specialist compensation packages blend a base with a per-loan or basis-point commission. Before accepting an offer, ask how splits are calculated on purchased versus refinance loans and whether there is a minimum monthly production threshold to retain your draw.
Mortgage Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mortgage specialists?
The companies hiring the most mortgage specialists right now include CrossCountry Mortgage, Amerihome Mortgage Company, and M&T Bank, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Retail banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage companies tend to post the highest volume of specialist roles year-round.
How many mortgage specialist jobs are remote?
About 22% of mortgage specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most of those positions in refinancing, loan processing support, and inside sales origination rather than branch-based purchase lending. Roles tied to in-person borrower relationships and local real estate markets remain predominantly on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a mortgage specialist?
Start by completing your pre-licensing education hours required by your state and passing the NMLS SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator exam. Submit your application through the NMLS, clear the background and credit check, and obtain your state endorsement. Most candidates then enter an entry-level loan officer or processor role to build origination experience before moving into a full specialist position.
Can you get hired as a mortgage specialist with little experience?
Yes, many retail banks and credit unions hire candidates with no direct mortgage experience into trainee or junior loan officer roles, particularly if you hold a finance or business degree and can pass your NMLS licensing exam. Highlighting customer service, sales, or banking experience shifts the conversation from what you have not done to what you can already bring to a borrower relationship.
What does the mortgage specialist interview process look like?
Most mortgage specialist interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with a recruiter or branch manager covering your licensing status and production background. A second round focuses on scenario questions about handling a difficult borrower, managing a pipeline, or explaining a loan product. Some employers add a final conversation with a regional sales leader before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mortgage specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to mortgage specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, loan specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits. No step is required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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