Mortgage Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Compliance Manager to oversee compliance and quality control activities within a residential mortgage lending operation. This newly created leadership role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the mortgage compliance function, strengthen processes and controls, and serve as a key resource across the organization. The ideal candidate brings broad mortgage compliance expertise, strong knowledge of secondary market requirements, and a desire to build and develop a growing function.

Work Model:

• Remote

What You Will Do:

• Oversee mortgage compliance activities to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, investor requirements, and internal policies
• Monitor regulatory and investor guideline changes and implement updates to policies, procedures, and processes
• Oversee HMDA reporting, fair lending support, and mortgage quality control processes
• Manage pre-funding and post-funding quality reviews, identify risk trends, and implement corrective actions
• Serve as a key resource for mortgage-related audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance matters
• Provide compliance and investor guidance and training to mortgage operations, underwriting, and sales teams
• Build and develop the mortgage compliance function, including processes, documentation, controls, and team members

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 5-7+ years of residential mortgage lending experience with significant exposure to compliance, quality control, and/or secondary market activities
• Broad knowledge of mortgage lending regulations, including TILA/TRID, RESPA, HMDA, ECOA, Fair Lending, FCRA, Fair Housing, and related requirements
• Strong working knowledge of secondary mortgage markets, including Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines and investor eligibility requirements
• Experience with mortgage quality control, audit processes, risk identification, and corrective actions
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and provide guidance to others

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com.