Mortgage Operations Manager jobs in Watertown, SD

Ready to Take Your Mortgage Lending Career to New Heights?

At Castle & Cooke Mortgage, where we're not just building strong futures for our clients but empowering YOU to thrive and grow your business in the industry. As a Mortgage Branch Manager on our team, you'll enjoy a dynamic role with unparalleled perks designed to fuel your success. Castle & Cooke Mortgage is more than a workplace; it's a supportive community where your success matters.

We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Producing Branch Manager to join our team, expand their market, develop Loan Offers and assist loan applicants in securing the ideal mortgage for their new home purchase. Castle & Cooke provides the support, and tools you need to bring your business to the next level. If you are passionate about providing top-notch service clients and have a proven track record of retaining and building a client list, start your application today.

Why Choose Castle & Cooke Mortgage?

Competitive Commission rates: Elevate your earning potential with our competitive compensation packages.

Unparalleled Marketing Support: Our in-house team of marketing experts are dedicated to four core goals: increase LO production, increase market share, increase recruitment and retention, and help establish and nurture relationships between agents, builders, and YOU. Our Marketing Team will treat you as their number one client and your production as their top priority.

Less IS More! Tired of dealing with all the red tape at your current lender? We’ve gone to great lengths to not only cut through it but eliminate it all together! Less layers means more direct access, with loan officers encouraged to share ideas and contact anyone on our leadership team, including our CEO. Less shake-up means more stability. Less changes, mean more consistency. Less internal competition means more room to operate and grow, we don't saturate markets with multiple branches and LOs. Less crowded means you get more access to support, including our world-class underwriters who can turn files in under 24 hours, with nearly half of them cleared to close the first time. Less shake-up means more stability. Less changes, mean more consistency.

Summit Club Awards Trip: Reach new milestones and enjoy an exclusive trip as a member of our prestigious Summit Club.

Ongoing Support and Training: We're not just offering a job; we're committed to supporting YOUR business growth through continuous training.

Excellent Benefits: Enjoy top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.

401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with our 401(k) program, supported by a generous company match.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Continually seek opportunities to increase production, enhance the CCM brand, and bolster the company's reputation in the local market.
• Lead, manage, and train loan officers, providing essential support to employees within the region.
• Monitor branch productivity and performance, reporting to the executive team as required.
• Recruit new loan officers, participate in branch manager calls, and engage in sales and marketing training.
• Explore innovative marketing and prospecting methods to reach potential clients and referral partners.
• Ensure origination activities comply with federal and state laws, maintaining zero tolerance for fraud and upholding CCM standards within the region.
• Build strong relationships with bankers, realtors, builders, and the community to attract new business.
• Manage customer interactions for seamless transactions with borrowers ensuring the highest level of service throughout their mortgage journey.
• Counsel borrowers to understand the pros and cons of different loan products to determine which is best for them

Competencies:

• Strong Leadership Capabilities
• Strong understanding of company loan policies and guidelines, as well as all federal and state regulations
• Excellent customer/interpersonal service skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive work environment to ensure strict time restrictions are met
• Maintain an active MLO license with the NMLS and state. Follow all requirements of the SAFE Act.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in the Retail Mortgage Industry

Job Type: Full-time

The statements above are intended to describe the general scope and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They do not encompass every responsibility, skill, effort, or working circumstance related to the position. The Company retains the authority to modify, supplement, include, remove, or otherwise allocate any duties, responsibilities, and job titles deemed essential to meet the needs of the business

Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you self-generating your own loans?
• Valid SD State Mortgage License?

Experience:

• Recent Mortgage Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recent Mortgage Branch Manager: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NMLS (Required)

Work Location: In person