VP Real Estate Lending - Credit Union

Financial Staffing Resources, Ltd.•Garland, TX

About The Position

A well-established credit union is seeking an experienced mortgage lending leader to serve as Vice President of Real Estate Lending. This position will provide strategic leadership for the Real Estate Lending Department and will be responsible for driving mortgage production, profitability, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term portfolio growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong mortgage lending expertise, knowledge of the secondary market, and the ability to build relationships with real estate professionals, builders, community partners, members, and internal leadership.

Requirements

Eight to ten years of similar or related mortgage lending experience
Previous leadership or management experience within mortgage lending, real estate lending, or financial services
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry-recognized education or certifications
Strong knowledge of first and second residential mortgage lending
Experience with the secondary mortgage market
Working knowledge of federal and state mortgage lending regulations
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and relationship-building skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and tact

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the credit union’s real estate lending strategy, including production goals, portfolio profitability, secondary market activity, and long-term growth initiatives.
Monitor performance, identify trends and opportunities, and regularly provide results and recommendations to executive leadership.
Evaluate existing mortgage products, processes, and procedures and implement improvements as needed.
Ensure all real estate lending activities comply with federal and state mortgage regulations, internal policies, procedures, and risk management standards.
Develop and execute strategies to increase mortgage loan volume and strengthen the credit union’s presence in the market.
Build and maintain relationships with real estate agents, builders, community organizations, and other referral partners.
Serve as the credit union’s primary representative for real estate lending in the community.
Serve as the secondary mortgage underwriter and provide underwriting support during periods of increased loan volume, employee absences, or other high-demand situations.
Develop and maintain a highly qualified mortgage lending team with strong knowledge of the credit union’s products, rates, and the broader mortgage industry.
Provide timely coaching, feedback, and performance management while ensuring departmental goals and service expectations are consistently met.