Remote Mortgage Closings Lead

World Business Lenders, LLC; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Fully remote work environment

Occasional leadership off-sites travel

Job summary

World Business Lenders, LLC is seeking a Closing Department Manager to lead the end-to-end mortgage closing function, ensuring loans close accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with legal requirements.

You will supervise closing staff, manage attorney and title relationships, and collaborate with Underwriting, Credit, Processing, and Funding to drive operational excellence and timely loan funding. This is a Full-Time Independent Contractor role with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in mortgage closing operations, title, escrow, or lending.
• Extensive experience reviewing mortgage loan documentation and title matters.
• Proven leadership managing closing teams, workflows, and third-party partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Closing Team - Manage and develop closing staff while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant loan closings.
• Oversee End-to-End Closings - Direct the closing process from Clear-to-Close (CTC) through funding, ensuring all legal, title, and funding conditions are satisfied.
• Provide Legal Oversight - Review and approve loan documents, title commitments, settlement statements, and legal exceptions to protect collateral position.
• Manage Attorney & Title Relationships - Oversee closing attorneys, title companies, settlement agents, and escrow partners, establishing performance expectations and service levels.
• Resolve Complex Closing Issues - Serve as primary escalation point for title defects, lien priority, vesting issues, legal disputes, and state-specific closing requirements.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance - Maintain compliance with federal and state lending regulations, investor requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's/Associate or equivalent legal education (including a J.D.)

Tools

Encompass LOS

Document prep platforms

e-signature tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

World Business Lenders, LLC is seeking a Closing Department Manager to lead the end-to-end mortgage closing function, ensuring loans close accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with legal requirements.

You will supervise closing staff, manage attorney and title relationships, and collaborate with Underwriting, Credit, Processing, and Funding to drive operational excellence and timely loan funding. This is a Full-Time Independent Contractor role with remote work options.