The OpportunityA well-established federally chartered, independent Texas-based mortgage bank is searching for a driven and experienced Area Manager to lead and grow a producing retail branch network. This is a high-visibility leadership role that puts you at the intersection of hands-on production and strategic team-building - an ideal seat for a mortgage leader who wants to own a market, not just work in one. If you thrive on developing loan officer talent, this role was built for you.
What You'll Do- Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of mortgage loan officers across your designated Texas market area
- -Coach your team to hit individual and branch-level volume goals
- Build and nurture referral relationships with real estate professionals, builders, financial advisors, and other purchase-market partners
- Oversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring pipeline quality, compliance adherence, and an exceptional borrower experience from application through closing
- Partner with operations, processing, and underwriting teams to drive loan velocity and resolve escalated file issues
- Monitor local market trends, competitor activity, and rate environments to keep your team positioned and informed
- Report branch performance metrics to senior leadership and contribute to strategic planning for market expansion
- Demonstrated experience in retail mortgage production
- Prior mortgage leadership experience (3 years minimum) - branch management, sales management, or area/regional manager roles
- Deep knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loan products; jumbo and non-QM
- Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop producing loan officers in a competitive market
- Strong purchase-market orientation with an established referral network in Texas
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
