NQM Funding, LLC aka Premier Mortgage Associates is a mortgage company with a 25-year history of helping people become new homeowners and refinancing others into a better financial situation. Serving clients needs is the core of our business. This basic principle of putting “the client first” is the reason we close loans based upon relationships, not leads. NQM Funding, LLC is not your typical mortgage company…and our clients appreciate that.

Our Peoria, Arizona Branch is looking to hire a Producing Branch Partner. This position is not remote.

The ideal candidate for the branch partner role should possess a combination of strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a customer-focused mindset. They should have a proven track record in managing a team and driving business results in a retail banking environment. Additionally, the candidate should have excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively engage with customers and build long-lasting relationships. They should also demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism in all their interactions. Overall, the ideal candidate should be motivated, energetic, and passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals.

Job Title: Branch Partner (aka Branch Manager)

Reports To: Division Branch Partner

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Sales

Division: Retail

Salary Range: Base (State’s minimum wage for an exempt employee) + Commission + Bonus

Summary: This role leads the branch to acquire and drive business opportunities in the local market, by building a strong sales and service team, that can drive revenue opportunities while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. By developing local marketing efforts, you will drive national initiatives and grow local business through customer meetings, seminars, lead utilization, and local marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of mortgage branch operations.
• Develop and execute business plans to achieve branch production goals and profitability targets.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of loan officers and support staff to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with real estate agents, builders, and other referral sources to generate a consistent pipeline of mortgage applications.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to remain competitive and adapt strategies as needed.
• Implement marketing and sales strategies to expand the branch's reach and increase loan production.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of loan applications, from initial intake to closing, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records and reports to track branch performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices in mortgage lending.
• Maintains required monthly production volume as communicated by management.
• Keeps abreast of and complies with all federal, state and local laws.
• Familiarizes themselves and keeps up-to-date with all of the company's products and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Division Branch Partner to develop strategies for branch growth and expansion.
• Coordinate with Division Branch Partner on all decision-making processes to ensure alignment with overall strategy and objectives, as well as compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of mortgage lending industry regulations and best practices
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, employees, and industry partners
• Proficient in sales and marketing strategies
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Familiarity with mortgage loan origination software and systems
• Experience in training and mentoring team members

Education/Experience:

• Degree: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years prior sales experience including full P&L responsibility and the overall management of an operating business unit.
• NMLS License Required
• Encompass experience preferred.

NQM Funding, LLC offers the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• GAP Insurance
• Life Insurance paid by the company
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Shield/ID Shield

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NQM Funding, LLC management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment.

NQM Funding, LLC will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same.

NQM Funding, LLC will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to NQM Funding, LLC.