Branch Manager - Producing

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company in Memphis, TN is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee mortgage loan operations and manage branch staff. The role includes recruiting and training personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and generating new business through strategic partnerships.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor Degree and 3-5 years of mortgage banking experience, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This position plays a vital role in driving the success of the branch and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years mortgage banking experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the mortgage origination process.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, and trains branch personnel.
• Monitors quality of loans originated by loan officers.
• Establishes and controls branch’s budget and income goals.
• Generates new business through contacts with builders, developers, and realtors.

Skills

Leadership

Mortgage origination

Communication

Team management

Business development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Under the direction of the Regional Manager, manages branch staff activities including the origination, processing, closing and funding of mortgage loans within the branch. Assures excellent quality service is provided to our customers to maximize branch profits. Anticipates and prepares for the continued growth of the branch, making sure the branch is adequately staffed and personnel are trained to ensure achievement of the Company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires and trains branch personnel. Motivates staff to achieve maximum production levels; conducts performance reviews and documents employee files according to company policies.
• Monitors quality of loans originated by loan officers and ensures they are within Company policy guidelines.
• Establishes and controls the branch’s budget and income goals within predetermined guidelines as directed by the Company.
• Oversees branch performance and communicates goals and policy changes on a regular basis to branch personnel.
• Generates new business through contacts with builders, developers and realtors to expand market share.
• Ensures all functions are in complete compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and Company policy and procedures.
• Maintains a professional image and adheres to standards consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Markets and promotes PrimeLending’s financial products.
• Originates loans and meets the Company’s minimum production standards by taking complete and accurate loan applications, using PrimeLending’s product set.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business or related field, preferred. Appropriate State licenses, if required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years mortgage banking experience, with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of the residential mortgage origination process.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with regional and corporate departments, to lead, direct and motivate a successful sales team of professionals, and to recruit and hire mortgage professionals.
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making ability.
• Excellent and effective presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be active in the community, and in job‑related organizations to enhance the network of beneficial contacts.
• Stays informed of trends and developments in real estate market and competitive environment, as well as of changes in rules and regulations pertaining to both private and government‑insured mortgages.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, train, lead, and motivate branch personnel.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Travel required. ___%
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance.
• Ability to adjust to the changing mortgage environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

PrimeLending’s loan originators are the company’s frontline establishing a local presence and driving growth one closed loan at a time. These dedicated mortgage professionals know how to collaborate with business partners, offer guidance, find solutions, meet deadlines, and ultimately help our customers become happy homeowners.