Job Description

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 of18-22 loans. Files are prescreened before assignment and conditions are clearly documented. Why Processors Choose UsCompetitive base plus per-file incentives designed for predictable earningsPurchase-focused environmentBuilder-owned lender with consistent loan flowClear processes and expectationsLong-tenured team What You'll DoProcess mortgage loans in accordance with First Equity Mortgage proceduresGather borrower documentation and order third-party verificationsSubmit clean, complete loans to underwriting within defined timelinesReview appraisals for accuracy guideline complianceclear underwriting, QC, and investor conditions efficientlySubmit approved loans to closingAssist with suspended loans as needed What We're Looking ForMortgage loan processing experience (purchase preferred)Knowledge of conventional and government loan programsStrong organization, time management, and communication skillsAttention to detail with the ability to follow files through closingEncompass experience a plusPositive, team-oriented mindset

Premier Benefits to Support YOU

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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!#LI-DB1

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

To learn more about Drees Homes and First Equity Mortgage visit our websites www.dreeshomes.com and www.firstequityonline.com