Mortgage Development Manager jobs in New Orleans, LA

Are you a driven and visionary mortgage sales leader looking for the next big challenge in your career? We have an incredible opportunity right here in your area that could be the perfect fit for someone with your expertise and leadership skills.

About Us

Churchill Mortgage began in 1992 with the core value of providing the highest level of integrity to each and every customer, meaning we tell our customers what is best for them even when it means we won't close their loan. We have found over and over again that treating people the way we want to be treated is not only the right thing to do, but it builds lasting relationships. Churchill Mortgage proudly embraces the sound financial principles, as heard on the Dave Ramsey Show.

Basic Function

This position is responsible for overseeing branch staff & operations with a focus on maximizing mortgage sales. This position also produces loans on behalf of Churchill Mortgage Corporation

Responsibilities

• Maximize loan production
• Recruit, train and manage staff
• Coach and counsel staff
• Analyze branch financials and maintain the profitability of the branch
• Formulate and implement a branch business plan
• Identify and establish new referral sources through a variety of sales efforts
• Regularly participate in business development activities with professional organizations
• Attract new borrowers through the creation of informational mailings, social media, calls, advertisements, seminars, networking, etc.
• Cultivate repeat business from existing base of borrowers
• Consult with borrower to identify their loan needs, assess/analyze their financial situation, determine the correct loan options and provide information relevant to the risks and benefits of each program for which the borrower is qualified
• Resolve outstanding issues in order to clear conditions and facilitate the closing or the purchase of the loan
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/work experience and a minimum of 5 years of recent mortgage banking/retail branch banking experience, including a minimum of 1 year of management experience within the mortgage industry. Extensive knowledge of current mortgage loan regulatory requirement/guidelines, residential loan products, loan processing functions, underwriting and closing procedures. Proven track record in meeting sales objectives in the mortgage environment. A strong base of business, including Realtors, builders and personal referrals and knowledge of the local real estate market. Active NMLS license.

Skills

Independent Judgment, Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Analyzing Skills, Reading Skills, Customer Service, Diplomacy, Confidentiality and Integrity, Organization and Prioritizing, Attention to Detail, Negotiation, Math Aptitude, Planning, Professionalism, Problem-Solving Skills, Proofreading Skills, Time Management, Information Management Skills, Computer Literacy, Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Skills.

Computer Skills

Experienced in Loan Origination Software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and numerous other web-based applications required.

Other Requirements

Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check. Other duties may be applicable as business needs may dictate and as assigned by management.

Benefits

Churchill Mortgage’s generous benefits package is available to all full-time employees. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, 401(k) & ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program).

Employees Own the Company

Our ESOP was established by founder and president, Mike Hardwick, in 2013. It gives all current and future Churchill Mortgage employees ownership of the company in the form of company stock. Churchill Mortgage is the first privately-owned mortgage company to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Churchill Mortgage Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer