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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise Quality Control staff and ensure timely file reviews prior to closingReview loan files for compliance with underwriting, investor, and regulatory guidelinesEnsure disclosures are issued within required timelinesTrack, log, and communicate loan errors in Encompass LOSPrepare weekly and monthly QC reports for leadershipManage external QC vendor audits and analyze defect trendsOversee NMLS licensing, continuing education, and company renewalsMaintain company policies and support regulatory training programsOversee appraisal management via Mercury NetworkServe as a MERS Signing Officer and manage related requirementsFile required Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

Required Qualifications:

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 TRIDAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis)Proficiency with Encompass LOSStrong attention to detail, judgment, and regulatory mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

QC management or audit leadership experienceProfessional certifications (CMCP, DE Underwriter, SAR, or similar)Experience with external QC vendors, Mercury Network, and MERS First Equity Mortgage offers a competitive salary and opportunity to earn bonus.

Premier Benefits to Support YOU:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental and visionLife, AD&D, and critical illness insuranceWellness rewards401(k) savings planProfit SharingPaid time off increasing with tenureTuition reimbursementLong and short disability and Parental leaveEmployee discount program on the purchase of a Drees HomeEmployee Assistance Program and much more!

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