Mortgage Processor

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We're proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last four years. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Mortgage Processor - Builder-Focused Lending

Tired of unpredictable pipelines, last-minute rushes, and constant fire drills? First Equity Mortgage, the in-house lender for Drees Homes, is hiring a Mortgage Loan Processor to join a stable, purchase-focused lending environment built for long-term success.

First Equity benefits from consistent builder-driven volume, strong operation support, and leadership that understands what clean, efficient processing looks like. This role is ideal for a processor who values structure, accountability - not chaos. Our processors average a pipeline of 18-22 loans. Files are prescreened before assignment and conditions are clearly documented.

Why Processors Choose Us

• Competitive base plus per-file incentives designed for predictable earnings
• Purchase-focused environment
• Builder-owned lender with consistent loan flow
• Clear processes and expectations
• Long-tenured team
  
  

What You'll Do

• Process mortgage loans in accordance with First Equity Mortgage procedures
• Gather borrower documentation and order third-party verifications
• Submit clean, complete loans to underwriting within defined timelines
• Review appraisals for accuracy guideline compliance
• Clear underwriting, QC, and investor conditions efficiently
• Submit approved loans to closing
• Assist with suspended loans as needed
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Mortgage loan processing experience (purchase preferred)
• Knowledge of conventional and government loan programs
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to follow files through closing
• Encompass experience a plus
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
  
  

Premier Benefits to Support YOU

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!
  
  

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

To learn more about Drees Homes and First Equity Mortgage visit our websites www.dreeshomes.com and www.firstequityonline.com