Senior VP Mortgage Lending & Growth Strategy

Community First Credit Union; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First Credit Union is seeking an SVP of Mortgage Lending to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the credit union's residential mortgage program, including origination, underwriting, closing, servicing, and secondary market activities.

You will drive strong loan production, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage credit and interest rate risk, while delivering an exceptional member experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mortgage lending experience, preferably within a credit union or community financial institution.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct experience managing secondary market activities.
• Strong familiarity with agency guidelines (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac).
• Deep expertise in secondary market execution.
• Proficiency with mortgage technology systems (LOS, pricing engines, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and production growth for mortgage lending.
• Oversee the full mortgage lifecycle including origination, underwriting, and servicing.
• Lead secondary market strategy and investor relationships.
• Strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Own mortgage P&L and track key performance metrics.
• Shape mortgage products and pricing in collaboration with Marketing.
• Build and lead a high-performing mortgage team.
• Elevate borrower journey with streamlined processes and eClosings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Mortgage technology

Agency guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

LOS systems

Pricing engines

Secondary market tools

Job description

Community First Credit Union is seeking an SVP of Mortgage Lending to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the credit union's residential mortgage program, including origination, underwriting, closing, servicing, and secondary market activities.

You will drive strong loan production, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage credit and interest rate risk, while delivering an exceptional member experience.