Mortgage Processor

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We're proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last four years.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas:
Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio;
Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas;
Indianapolis, Indiana;
Jacksonville, Florida;
Nashville, Tennessee;
Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Mortgage Processor - Builder-Focused Lending

Tired of unpredictable pipelines, last‑minute rushes, and constant fire drills? First Equity Mortgage, the in‑house lender for Drees Homes, is hiring a Mortgage Loan Processor to join a stable, purchase‑focused lending environment built for long‑term success.

First Equity benefits from consistent builder‑driven volume, strong operation support, and leadership that understands what clean, efficient processing looks like. This role is ideal for a processor who values structure, accountability – not chaos. Our processors average a pipeline of 18‑22 loans. Files are prescreened before assignment and conditions are clearly documented.

• Competitive base plus per‑file incentives designed for predictable earnings
• Purchase‑focused environment
• Builder‑owned lender with consistent loan flow
• Clear processes and expectations
• Long‑tenured team

• Process mortgage loans in accordance with First Equity Mortgage procedures
• Gather borrower documentation and order third‑party verifications
• Submit clean, complete loans to underwriting within defined timelines
• Review appraisals for accuracy guideline compliance
• Clear underwriting, QC, and investor conditions efficiently
• Submit approved loans to closing
• Assist with suspended loans as needed

• Mortgage loan processing experience (purchase preferred)
• Knowledge of conventional and government loan programs
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to follow files through closing
• Encompass experience a plus
• Positive, team‑oriented mindset

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

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