Mortgage Loan Closing Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
The Mortgage Loan Closing Manager serves as a strategic operational partner, bridging the gap between origination, secondary marketing, compliance, legal, and servicing teams. This position provides leadership to closing and post-closing functions, ensuring the timely, compliant, and accurate settlement and delivery of residential mortgage loans. From the "clear to close" phase through purchase, shipping, and final certification, the manager is accountable for regulatory adherence, investor requirements, quality control, and risk mitigation.
The role is designed to drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while navigating the complexities of the mortgage life cycle. The manager will oversee end-to-end processes for conventional, jumbo, and portfolio loans, maintaining strong relationships with settlement agents, attorneys, title companies, and notaries. Success in this position requires balancing high-volume operational demands with the precision needed to satisfy federal, state, and investor guidelines.
Team Context
Operating within a regulated banking environment, this team is critical to the Bank's mortgage growth and customer experience objectives. The manager will partner with Executive Leadership to optimize staffing models, workflow, and technology enhancements. The team is tasked with ensuring the accuracy of loan delivery, managing collateral custody, and resolving post-closing deficiencies to facilitate seamless investor purchases.
Hiring Process
Candidates will be evaluated based on their demonstrated competency in residential mortgage operations, specifically within closing and post-closing functions. The selection process prioritizes individuals with a proven track record in senior management roles who can navigate complex product offerings and multiple investor requirements.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and develop high-performing Closing and Post-Closing teams
- check_circleOversee end-to-end loan closing processes for all residential products
- check_circleEnsure accurate preparation and execution of closing documents in compliance with regulations
- check_circleManage post-closing review, trailing document clearance, and investor delivery
- check_circleEnsure full compliance with all applicable regulations including TRID, RESPA, and TILA
- check_circleMonitor and analyze key performance indicators, defect rates, and investor findings
- check_circleCoordinate day-to-day loan purchase and origination operations
- check_circleResolve post-closing deficiencies, suspense conditions, and purchase exception issues
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- verifiedTen or more years of residential mortgage operations experience
- verifiedFive or more years of leadership experience
- verifiedStrong knowledge of mortgage regulations, investor guidelines, and secondary market delivery
- verifiedExperience in a bank or regulated mortgage environment
- verifiedExperience with multiple investors and complex product offerings
- verifiedExperience with Meridianlink Mortgage
Nice to Have
Prior senior management experience. Experience with multiple investors and complex product offerings. Experience with Meridianlink Mortgage.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Meridianlink Mortgage, Trid, Respa, Tila, Hmda, Ecoa.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Frequently asked questions about Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank
What does a Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank do?expand_more
In this Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank role, you will lead and develop high-performing closing and post-closing teams; oversee end-to-end loan closing processes for all residential products; ensure accurate preparation and execution of closing documents in compliance with regulations; and manage post-closing review, trailing document clearance, and investor delivery.
What are the requirements for this Mortgage Loan Closing Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Ten or more years of residential mortgage operations experience; Five or more years of leadership experience; Strong knowledge of mortgage regulations, investor guidelines, and secondary market delivery; Experience in a bank or regulated mortgage environment; and Experience with multiple investors and complex product offerings.
Where is the Mortgage Loan Closing Manager role at Amerant Bank located?expand_more
Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
Is this Mortgage Loan Closing Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Amerant Bank has listed this Mortgage Loan Closing Manager role as on-site.
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Candidates for Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank should have lead.
What skills do you need for the Mortgage Loan Closing Manager role at Amerant Bank?expand_more
Key skills for Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank include Meridianlink Mortgage; Trid; Respa; Tila; Hmda; and Ecoa.
What education is required for Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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Mortgage Loan Closing Manager at Amerant Bank is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.