AVP, Branch Manager - Mortgage
AVP, Branch Manager - Mortgage
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Build your career with a company that is rateda top 20 lender nationallyfor VA HomeLoans! Veterans FirstMortgage is an FHA/VA home lender. Come join a team that trains you from the ground up! Veterans First Mortgage employees striveto give each and every borroweran exceptional customer experience. We have a visionary marketing team with a cutting-edge lead program. Our in-house team of loan officersprocessors underwriters andclosers share one goal:to make the loan process swift simple and compliant. Military members make up a large part of our demographic. An increasing number of veterans are using their home loan benefits. Come take advantage of this momentum andfeel a great satisfaction in helpingthose that serve our country.
For more information on Veterans First Mortgage please visit join us
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Comprehensive benefit package including medical dental vision life a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Family-friendly work hours
With 175 community bank locations we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
Promote from within culture
Why join this team
We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility
Job Description Summary:
The Branch Manager will be responsible for leading a team of loan officers to achieve production goals and growth through strategic initiatives coaching mentoring and problem solving. As a Branch Manager you will be proactive in retaining current employees and driving sales performance. You will lead by example through encouraging open communication and trust between sales and operational departments. You will also strive to engage team members in healthy competition!
What Youll Do:
Identify recruit and onboard top-tier loan officers with proven referral networks and a strong track record of production.
Lead the strategic shift from a consumer direct model to a hybrid retail platform by implementing referral-driven growth tactics and building strong local market relationships.
Foster a culture shift that supports relationship-based sales helping existing team members transition from a call center mindset to a community- and referral-focused approach.
Build partnerships with realtors builders and other local professionals to establish a sustainable pipeline of purchase business and increase market penetration.
Leverage existing industry relationships to generate consistent high-quality referral business and expand the companys market presence.
Manage the day-to-day loan origination process from point of contact to closing of the loan
Monitor and manage daily production activity to ensure a high level of efficiency and profitability
Assist team in cultivating new and ongoing business through referrals
Develop and mentor a successful sales team capable of consistently meeting and exceeding monthly stats/production goals
Maintain a high level of integrity of daily functions
Create a sense of teamwork synergy and pride
Ability to access individual team members strengths and areas of improvement
Promote a high level of customer service with borrower exchange 3rd party vendors and real estate agents
Manage schedules time off commission reports and overtime
Strive to outpace the competition and assist Veterans First Mortgage in becoming a Top Ten VA Lender in the Nation!
Perform additional duties as required
Qualifications:
Minimum 2-5 years mortgage loan origination experience with production in the top 20% tier
2-3 years previous management experience or proven leadership ability
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including EXCEL
Extensive knowledge of Salesforce and Encompass
Thorough understanding of product/underwriting guidelines and compliance criteria
Able to effectively analyze credit PQs and LTP file submission
Ability to provide constructive criticism with a collaborative outcome
Ability to handle personal matters in a discreet and professional manner
Quest to continually learn and educate self on industry practices and market indicators
Benefits:
Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment Short-term and long term Disability Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Transportation and Commuting Benefits Banking Benefits Pet Insurance
Compensation:
The estimated minimumsalaryfor this role is $72000 along with eligibility to earn monthly commissions. Actualsalary may vary based on several factors such as a candidates location qualifications skills and experience.
Since 1996 Veterans First Mortgage has helped over 100000 borrowers obtain the American Dream of home ownership. Inside Mortgage Finance ranks Veterans First Mortgage as a top VA mortgage lender by volume. With primary lending centers in Salt Lake City UT and San Diego CA and loan officer licensed nationwide in almost every state Veterans First is a VA and FHA mortgage lender that has over 350 hard-working team members that strive to make every aspect of the loan process as easy as possible. Veterans First Mortgage community and overseas programs revolve around veterans and our Troops. When we say Thank you for your service we mean it! Veterans First Mortgage is a trade name of Wintrust Mortgage a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company N.A. a Wintrust Community Bank NMLS # 449042.
From our first day in business Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation including community banking and financial services subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
