Director, Correspondent Lending Purchase Review
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The Correspondent Lending Purchase Review Manager plays a pivotal role and is responsible for overseeing the closed loan pipeline. This role ensures timely review and completion of closed loans submitted for purchase, acts as a SME, and collaborates with Correspondent Lending Manager and internal stakeholders to drive process improvement and operational efficiency. This position is a working team lead position and will carry a pipeline. Key Responsibilities:
Perform purchase review of closed loan files submitted for purchase according to policies and procedures
Ensure submitted loans comply with Webster guidelines as well as all applicable laws and compliance policies
Coach and support a team of purchase reviewers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Monitor daily workflow to ensure service-level agreements (SLA’s) are met for purchase reviewer and funding timelines
Monitor originations and fundings to plan and report to management
Coordinate purchase review assignments
Perform wire review requests for compliance with policies and procedures for approval and release
Oversee wire deficiencies or issues
Oversee bridging issues
Serve as an escalation point for complex loan scenarios, document deficiencies, or compliance concerns
Timely escalation of issues to MD Correspondent Lending
Manage 3rd party vendor HMDA findings
Manage 3rd party vendor purchase review and loan set up
Maintain accuracy of internal checklist and procedures
Identify trends, process gaps and training needs and recommend to Correspondent Manager process improvements to enhance team efficiencies and performance.
Assist in onboarding and training of new team members
Generate team performance metrics and reporting management
Skills/experience qualifications:
10+ years of experience in mortgage, with at least 2 years in correspondent lending or loan review preferred
Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a high-volume mortgage environment
Strong knowledge of mortgage regulatory requirements, closing, and investor requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and a commitment to loan quality and compliance
Strong technical skills with intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PPP. Experience in Encompass, TPOC and OB preferred
Strong organization skills.
The estimated salary range for this position is $125,000 USD to $128,000 USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
- Location:
- Southington
- Job Type:
- FullTime