Mortgage Regional LPO Branch Manager-NW Region; Maine, Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Rho

Mortgage Regional LPO Branch Manager – NW Region (Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island)

Location: Remote

Job : 570

# of Openings: 1

Magnolia Bank is a community bank that has served the surrounding area for over 100 years. Our footprint includes banking centers located in Central Kentucky and mortgage offices throughout the U.S., supporting over 300 employees. We uphold a strong customer‑focused culture and foster personal and professional growth among our staff.

We are currently seeking applicants for a Mortgage Regional LPO Branch Manager.

Magnolia Bank, an equal opportunity employer, provides a healthy and progressive work atmosphere with respect, loyalty, and teamwork.

• Manage the secondary market lending function of multiple loan production offices or mortgage teams, ensuring achievement of company‑set sales objectives while maintaining compliance with all bank regulatory requirements and laws.
• Ensure borrowers receive required documents to comply with bank regulations and laws, including TRID disclosures and other RESPA documents.
• Serve mortgage loan borrowers in the target market area in an extraordinary manner to enhance Magnolia Bank’s brand and reputation, including active community involvement.
• Educate staff on and enforce policies and procedures related to secondary mortgage market lending, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Hire, train, and provide feedback to LPO Branch Managers and loan production office personnel.
• Complete annual reviews for all loan production office personnel and determine appropriate salary increases.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge of the bank’s secondary market policies and procedures.
• State and federal regulations concerning secondary market mortgage lending.
• FHA and VA guidelines.
• Other investors’ guidelines.
• Set individual and team goals in support of the company’s objectives.
• Manage employees in loan production offices to ensure goal achievement.
• Use judgment skills to make sound and timely decisions.
• Organize activities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Adapt quickly to new procedures and changes in loan regulations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and external clients.
• Dedicate to delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Maintain professionalism in conduct, communication, and appearance.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and strong decision‑making skills.
• Possess a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Show accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Understand banking regulations.
• Travel to necessary meetings, appointments, etc., outside the branch environment.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College courses relating to marketing, business, or finance are preferred.
• Minimum four years of secondary mortgage market lending experience.
• Proficient in Office 365 products, including Word, Excel, and email software.
• Experience with mortgage‑industry software such as Encompass, Optimal Blue, LP & DU, CRM platforms, and POS systems.

This position reports to the National Retail Sales Manager or Division President.