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Processing Manager – Mortgage Operations (Remote, EST or CST Only)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Salary: $80,000 annually
Location: Remote (must reside in Eastern or Central Time Zone)- must work in Central time
A growing mortgage company is seeking a Processing Manager to build and lead a new processing department from the ground up. This is a hands-on role to start, with full responsibility for managing files before transitioning into leadership and team development.
To be considered, you must have recent experience as a Processing Manager overseeing a remote team. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in both processing and closing, be comfortable with manual loan files, and ready to help design workflows and hire staff as the department scales.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage full-cycle, manual loan processing from intake through clear-to-close
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Work closely with the closing department to ensure accurate and timely closings
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Submit complete loan files, clear conditions, and maintain documentation accuracy
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Build out department processes, workflows, and systems from scratch
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Hire, train, and lead a team of remote processors as volume grows
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Monitor pipeline health and team productivity
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Maintain compliance with investor, agency, and internal standards
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Report directly to senior leadership
Requirements:
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Must reside in Eastern or Central Time Zone (required)
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Must have been a Processing Manager within the last 12 months (required)
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Must have experience managing a remote processing team (required)
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5 years of recent hands-on experience processing mortgage loans
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Must have closing experience
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Familiarity with non-profit loan programs preferred
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NMLS license preferred
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ideal Candidate:
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Works well independently and thrives in a build-from-scratch environment
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Comfortable processing FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA, and non-profit loan types
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Brings structure, calm, and consistency to fast-moving operations
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Ready to take ownership of department growth and performance
Please note: We do not set the requirements for this position. All criteria are defined by our client and must be followed as outlined.
Salary : $80,000