Remote Processing Manager

Processing Manager with Closing exp – Mortgage Operations (Remote)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday -Eastern hours only
Salary: $80,000 annually
Location: Remote

A growing mortgage company is seeking a Processing/Closing Manager to build and lead a new processing department from the ground up. This is a hands-on role to start, with full responsibility for managing files before transitioning into leadership and team development.

To be considered, you must have recent experience as a Processing Manager overseeing a remote team. Closing Experience is required. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in both processing and closing, be comfortable with manual loan files, and ready to help design workflows and hire staff as the department scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle, manual loan processing from intake through clear-to-close

• Work closely with the closing department to ensure accurate and timely closings

• Submit complete loan files, clear conditions, and maintain documentation accuracy

• Build out department processes, workflows, and systems from scratch

• Hire, train, and lead a team of remote processors as volume grows

• Monitor pipeline health and team productivity

• Maintain compliance with investor, agency, and internal standards

• Report directly to senior leadership

Requirements:

• Must work in Eastern time Zone

• Must have been a Processing Manager within the last 12 months (required)

• Must have experience managing a remote processing team (required)

• 5+ years of recent hands-on experience managing a processing team and processing mortgage loans

• Must have hands-on closing experience

• Familiarity with non-profit loan programs preferred

• NMLS license preferred

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ideal Candidate:

• Works well independently and thrives in a build-from-scratch environment

• Comfortable processing AND closing FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA, and non-profit loan types

• Brings structure, calm, and consistency to fast-moving operations

• Ready to take ownership of department growth and performance

Please note: We do not set the requirements for this position. All criteria are defined by our client and must be followed as outlined.