Manager, Mortgage Operations

Achieve

$80K — $110K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years in mortgage banking with experience in underwriting, closing, and post-closing leadership.
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Thorough knowledge of various loan types including Conventional, FHA, VA, and technical aspects of residential lending.
  • Proven ability to motivate staff and operate independently to achieve goals.
  • Adaptability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for diverse audiences.
  • Customer service experience of 5+ years.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred with FHA DE & VA LAPP designation as a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Train, evaluate, and motivate staff to align with operational goals.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with loan production, quality standards, and member service.
  • Manage loan operations pipeline for timely follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Review escalated loans and provide support for staff in service challenges.
  • Stay updated with loan products, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Lead the development of training courses and oversee the relevant curriculum.
  • Make recommendations for improved department processes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and remote work options to promote work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision with savings account options.
  • Generous vacation, sick leave, and volunteer days.
  • Wellness support and discounts through programs and services for mental and physical health.
  • Financial assistance for education expenses up to $5,250.
  • Pet care discounts for employees' pets.
  • Support for employees facing hardship through the Achieve Care Fund.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion with various employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Manager of Mortgage Operations, you'll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions.

What you'll do:
  • Interview, train, evaluate, coach, and motivate staff.
  • Ensure staff are trained on policies, procedures and guidelines, and underwriters.
  • Work with management in setting & monitoring effective performance goals. Ensures quality member service, loan production standards and loan quality standards are maintained at all times.
  • Manage all operations pipeline, ensuring accurate and timely follow up.
  • Resolve member service and loan issues.
  • Review loans that are escalated by sales or operations staff.
  • Maintain current working knowledge of all loan products, procedures, systems, regulations, etc. to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Stays current in industry trends and best practices. Makes recommendations to department processes and procedures as needed.
  • Direct the development and implementation of training courses and oversees curriculum so it remains current and meets the ongoing needs of the operations staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of agency (FNMA & FHLMC) guidelines, policies, and procedures.


Qualifications

What you'll do:
  • Interview, train, evaluate, coach, and motivate staff.
  • Ensure staff are trained on policies, procedures and guidelines, and underwriters.
  • Work with management in setting & monitoring effective performance goals. Ensures quality member service, loan production standards and loan quality standards are maintained at all times.
  • Manage all operations pipeline, ensuring accurate and timely follow up.
  • Resolve member service and loan issues.
  • Review loans that are escalated by sales or operations staff.
  • Maintain current working knowledge of all loan products, procedures, systems, regulations, etc. to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Stays current in industry trends and best practices. Makes recommendations to department processes and procedures as needed.
  • Direct the development and implementation of training courses and oversees curriculum so it remains current and meets the ongoing needs of the operations staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of agency (FNMA & FHLMC) guidelines, policies, and procedures.

What you'll bring:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a mortgage-banking capacity to include underwriting, closing and/or post-closing leadership of staff to include loan-underwriting experience.
  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisory/management position.
  • Thorough knowledge of First, Conventional/FHA/VA and Second loan originations as well as all technical aspects of residential lending
  • Ability to work independently and motivate staff to achieve goals.
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks within strict timeframes and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to successfully tailor communications according to the audience.
  • Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills. Including the ability to prepare and effectively facilitate presentations.
  • Ability to interact with diverse groups of people including business community members, potential borrowers and referral agents in a professional and diplomatic manner.
  • 5+ years of experience in customer service.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Active FHA DE & VA LAPP designation is a plus.


Additional Information

Achieve well-being with:
  • Hybrid and remote work opportunities
  • 401 (k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
  • Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
  • Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discounts
  • Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
  • Pet care discounts for your furry family members
  • Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
  • A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Join Achieve, change the future

At Achieve, we're changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve's Talent Acquisition leader.

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