Mortgage Processor

Drees Homes • Fort Mitchell, KY

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About The Position

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. Responsibilities/Qualifications 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. Why Processors Choose Us 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

Requirements

• 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
• Positive, team-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Encompass experience a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees