Mortgage Quality Control Manager

Drees Homes•Fort Mitchell, KY

About The Position

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 Quality Control Manager - Builder-Focused Lending Tired of overseeing reactive quality control, rushed reviews, and recurring audit issues? First Equity Mortgage is hiring a Quality Control Manager to oversee a well‑defined QC program within a stable, purchase‑focused lending operation. With consistent builder‑driven volume and leadership committed to clean, compliant files, this role is ideal for a QC leader who prefers structure, clarity, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will lead the company’s QC program to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, investor guidelines, and licensing requirements. You will oversee QC staff, manage pre‑ and post‑closing reviews, oversee the vendor management effort, and drive training initiatives to reduce risk and improve loan quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7–10 years of mortgage industry experience (QC, underwriting, compliance, or audit)
Extensive knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and TRID
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis)
Proficiency with Encompass LOS
Strong attention to detail, judgment, and regulatory mindset

Nice To Haves

QC management or audit leadership experience
Professional certifications (CMCP, DE Underwriter, SAR, or similar)
Experience with external QC vendors, Mercury Network, and MERS

Responsibilities

Supervise Quality Control staff and ensure timely file reviews prior to closing
Review loan files for compliance with underwriting, investor, and regulatory guidelines
Ensure disclosures are issued within required timelines
Track, log, and communicate loan errors in Encompass LOS
Prepare weekly and monthly QC reports for leadership
Manage external QC vendor audits and analyze defect trends
Oversee NMLS licensing, continuing education, and company renewals
Maintain company policies and support regulatory training programs
Oversee appraisal management via Mercury Network
Serve as a MERS Signing Officer and manage related requirements
File required Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)