Branch Manager, VP of Mortgage Lending (Utah Only)

Company Description

Rate is the 2nd-largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. By offering industry-leading tools, low-rate mortgages, and unparalleled customer service, we’ve become the Home Purchase Experts®. At Rate, we think big – pushing beyond what most people believe is possible. We strive to work with the best of the best, building business with the best referral partners and hiring the best employees – allowing us to deliver world-class customer service. Our goal is to make sure every customer has a great experience. Headquartered in Chicago with 5,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners with more than $37 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in just the past year alone.

What's the Role? (Utah Applications only)

Best of the Best, Loan Origination & Loan Origination Leadership/ Management:

• Commission Salary or Bonus available: "Pay Range: $00.00 to $500 per hour in commissions, paid 2x per month." **Further details provided in interview process, based on candidate qualifications.
• Transition packages available for applications with validated loan production in the last 12 months.
• Work Business referral sources (Realtor, Builder, Financial, other) for new loan originations.
• Recruiting, Leadership, and management of a Utah Branch Team.
• Product offering: Conforming, #1 Non-Bank Jumbo Lender in the US, Non-QM, New Construction, First Time Buyers (DPA), FHA, VA, Reverse Lending, HELOC & Fixed 2nds, Renovation Loans, Broker options also available. (10,000 ways to close a loan at Rate)
• Retail Office or Partnership Branch with P&L Ownership available.

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Branch Manager, VP of Mortgage Lending in Utah. Regional office is in Sandy, Utah. The Branch Manager, VP will oversee mortgage lending operations, manage a support team, develop lending strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role may include work from office-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• $24MM Annually funded volume preferred as Mortgage Loan Originator OR as Leader of Originators
• Self-Sourced business partners & SOI, Regional recruiting support provided.
• Extensive Product Knowledge, Builder, Non-QM, FHA/ VA/ DPA/ FNMA/ Jumbo
• Mortgage Lending and Finance expertise
• Leadership and Team Management skills
• Recruiting experience, preferred
• Regulatory Compliance knowledge
• Strong Analytical and Decision-making skills
• Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills
• Experience in mortgage lending industry
• Experience with P&L management
• Mortgage Loan Pricing analytics a must.
• Mortgage Loan Officer License (MLO) Required, PLM preferred

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The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).

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