Mortgage Closing Team Lead: Operations & Compliance

D.R. Horton - Multifamily; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Co.H

Job summary

D.R. Horton, the nation’s leading homebuilder, is seeking a Closing Supervising Team Lead to oversee the closing department, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant loan file preparation and closure.

You will guide Closing Specialists and Coordinators, acting as the technical expert on closing documentation and collaborating with Processing, Underwriting, Funding, and Post-Closing teams to support timely funding and a superior borrower experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of mortgage closing experience.
• Solid knowledge of loan documentation requirements for FHA, VA, USDA and conventional loans.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Proven ability to supervise and coach staff and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the closing team to ensure timely, compliant package completion.
• Review loan files for completeness and adherence to loan requirements.
• Resolve escalated closing issues including funding delays and documentation discrepancies.
• Monitor pipeline, workload distribution, and SLAs to optimize team efficiency.
• Provide training and feedback to closing staff and collaborate with Processing, Underwriting, Funding and Post-Closing teams.
• Prepare regular reports on team performance and closing volume for leadership review.
• Support audits, investor reviews and regulatory examinations as needed.

Skills

Mortgage closing

FHA/VA/USDA expertise

Microsoft Office

Communication

Coaching/Training

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, the nation’s leading homebuilder, is seeking a Closing Supervising Team Lead to oversee the closing department, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant loan file preparation and closure.

You will guide Closing Specialists and Coordinators, acting as the technical expert on closing documentation and collaborating with Processing, Underwriting, Funding, and Post-Closing teams to support timely funding and a superior borrower experience.