Area Manager – Retail Mortgage (Texas) at The Mortgage Talent Network

The OpportunityA well-established federally chartered, independent Texas-based mortgage bank is searching for a driven and experienced Area Manager to lead and grow a producing retail branch network. This is a high-visibility leadership role that puts you at the intersection of hands-on production and strategic team-building — an ideal seat for a mortgage leader who wants to own a market, not just work in one. If you thrive on developing loan officer talent, this role was built for you.What You'll DoRecruit, onboard, and develop a team of mortgage loan officers across your designated Texas market area-Coach your team to hit individual and branch-level volume goalsBuild and nurture referral relationships with real estate professionals, builders, financial advisors, and other purchase-market partnersOversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring pipeline quality, compliance adherence, and an exceptional borrower experience from application through closingPartner with operations, processing, and underwriting teams to drive loan velocity and resolve escalated file issuesMonitor local market trends, competitor activity, and rate environments to keep your team positioned and informedReport branch performance metrics to senior leadership and contribute to strategic planning for market expansionWhy This OpportunityThis lender offers a platform built for production — competitive pricing, in-house operations, and the kind of leadership support that actually shows up when you need it. The culture here rewards entrepreneurial thinking and recognizes that great Area Managers need autonomy, not micromanagement. If you're looking for a place to plant your flag, build something meaningful, and be compensated accordingly, this is worth a serious conversation.Job requirementsActive NMLSDemonstrated experience in retail mortgage productionPrior mortgage leadership experience (3 years minimum) — branch management, sales management, or area/regional manager roles Deep knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loan products; jumbo and non-QMProven ability to recruit, retain, and develop producing loan officers in a competitive marketStrong purchase-market orientation with an established referral network in TexasMust be authorized to work in the United States

Area Manager – Retail Mortgage (Texas)

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Deena Sisson

Deena Sisson

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