Director of Mortgage Lending

Job overview

The Director of Mortgage Lending role is onsite in Cloquet, MN. The annual pay range is $70,875–$98,438, with starting pay based on the minimum to midpoint of the pay grade and experience. Northwoods Credit Union serves members and neighboring communities through financial products and services. The director leads mortgage lending operations, develops lending strategies, and strengthens community relationships. The role supports long-term growth by guiding a team, maintaining regulatory compliance, improving workflows, and helping members pursue homeownership.

What you'll do

• Oversee mortgage lending operations
• coach, develop, and direct the mortgage team
• strengthen community relationships
• develop lending solutions and identify market opportunities
• analyze markets and collaborate across the organization
• optimize workflows
• maintain regulatory compliance
• and adapt to changing market conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of mortgage lending

cloquet mn

northwoods credit union

mortgage lending

credit union

team leadership

underwriting

regulatory compliance

monday–friday

$70,875–$98,438/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• medical coverage
• dental, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) match up to 6% and profit-sharing potential
• HSA and FSA options
• supplemental insurance
• discounted employee loan rates
• clothing allowance
• and annual bonus potential.

Why this role

Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional flexibility for credit union, community, and industry events. Requires three to five years of mortgage lending and underwriting experience, banking or credit union experience, and a valid driver’s license; travel between facilities and external locations is required as needed.

About the employer

Northwoods Credit Union is hiring for this role. Industry: Credit Unions. Sector: 52.