Inside Junior Mortgage Banker - Remote

September 19, 2026

Job Type Full-time Description The Federal Savings Bank is growing our inside mortgage sales team. We are seeking driven, entry-level sales professionals who are ready to launch a rewarding career as a Junior Mortgage Banker. This full-time opportunity offers paid, hands-on training, a competitive salary, and monthly bonus potential, making it an excellent fit for motivated individuals who are eager to build a strong foundation in mortgage sales. For More Information Please Contact SARAH HELTON, Vice President of Business Development Phone: 847-977-1858 Email: shelton@thefederalsavingsbank.com Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Utilizing a dialer to make outbound phone calls to warm leads</li><li>Master the fundamentals of mortgage banking and lending processes.</li><li>Learn and apply critical sales techniques through hands-on sales coaching from the BEST training team in the mortgage industry!</li><li>Managing leads in our CRM.</li><li>Provide fantastic customer service to bankers, clients, and referral sources.</li><li>Consistently exceed borrower expectations. Always giving "Wow" service!</li><li>Follow the training plan and advance to a mortgage banker role.</li><li>Meet and exceed sales targets and performance metrics. </li></ul>Requirements Job Requirements: <ul><li>High school diploma or GED required.</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of experience in sales, a call-center environment, debt-consolidation, retail, hospitality, or the food and beverage industry.</li><li>Comfortable using a computer while communicating with customers by phone.</li><li>Friendly and outgoing with a strong sales-oriented mindset.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Dependable with a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving results.</li><li>Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong desire to succeed.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.</li><li>Favorable credit and background check.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.</li><li>U.S. veterans and recent college graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. </li></ul>What We Offer <ul><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.</li><li>HSA and FSA plan options.</li><li>Company-paid life insurance.</li><li>401k with partial match.</li><li>Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li><li>7 paid bank holidays, and a week of paid sick time .</li><li>In-house virtual training opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge.</li><li>Education Reimbursement.</li><li>Employee Home Loan Discount Program.</li><li>Employee recognition on a national scale.</li><li>Frequent employee appreciation events.</li><li>Big bank capability, small-bank feel. </li></ul>More Reasons To Join <ul><li>Inbound leads provided.</li><li>Opportunity for advancement into a Mortgage Banker role.</li><li>Annual Chairman's Club trips open to top-performing sales team members! Some of our past destinations include Spain, Prague, Mexico, and Italy. This year’s Chairman’s Club winners will be going to Morocco!</li><li>Paid on-the-job training. </li><li>NMLS Licensed in all 50 states upon training completion.</li><li>A true team culture working towards one common goal; helping homebuyers finance their dream homes! </li></ul>The Federal Savings Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Salary Description $42k salary + bonus

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