Description Are you a sales-minded leader with the intensity and hunger to drive growth? This Real Estate Lending Manager role is a high-impact, highly visible position overseeing a team of 20 across Michigan and Florida. Youu2019ll lead initiatives that boost production, expand market share, and launch new products, while ensuring operational excellence and compliance. The role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and a focus on driving volume and supporting Mortgage Lending Officers (MLOs). This role will be hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) after training located in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Responsibilities: u2022 Manage and lead a team of 20 professionals, including underwriters, servicing staff, and back-office personnel, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration. u2022 Drive mortgage lending volume by supporting MLOs, identifying pipeline opportunities, and recommending new products based on market trends. u2022 Develop and implement strategic initiatives to boost production, improve efficiency, and enhance scalability. u2022 Hold team members accountable for performance metrics, providing coaching and shadowing underperforming staff when necessary. u2022 Participate in client meetings for escalations and high-level sales calls to reinforce leadership presence. u2022 Collaborate with IT, marketing, and branch leadership to align operations with organizational goals and drive growth. u2022 Monitor portfolio performance, ensuring compliance with Fannie Mae guidelines and secondary market requirements. u2022 Analyze market gaps and lead the launch of new products to meet evolving customer demands. u2022 Oversee budgets, reporting, and operational processes to maintain efficiency and accuracy. u2022 Champion initiatives that enhance team development and operational excellence. Requirements u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience. u2022 Minimum of 7 years of experience in mortgage lending, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. u2022 Comprehensive understanding of secondary market requirements and lending systems. u2022 Demonstrated ability to drive production and implement strategic initiatives. u2022 Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams. u2022 Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment. u2022 Expertise in mortgage loan underwriting and origination. u2022 Familiarity with sales processes within the mortgage lending industry. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.
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Mortgage Lender