Area Manager – Retail Mortgage (Texas)

The Opportunity A well-established federally chartered, independent Texas-based mortgage bank is searching for a driven and experienced Area Manager to lead and grow a producing retail branch network. This is a high-visibility leadership role that puts you at the intersection of hands-on production and strategic team-building — an ideal seat for a mortgage leader who wants to own a market, not just work in one. If you thrive on developing loan officer talent, this role was built for you. What You'll Do Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of mortgage loan officers across your designated Texas market area -Coach your team to hit individual and branch-level volume goals Build and nurture referral relationships with real estate professionals, builders, financial advisors, and other purchase-market partners Oversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring pipeline quality, compliance adherence, and an exceptional borrower experience from application through closing Partner with operations, processing, and underwriting teams to drive loan velocity and resolve escalated file issues Monitor local market trends, competitor activity, and rate environments to keep your team positioned and informed Report branch performance metrics to senior leadership and contribute to strategic planning for market expansion Why This Opportunity This lender offers a platform built for production — competitive pricing, in-house operations, and the kind of leadership support that actually shows up when you need it. The culture here rewards entrepreneurial thinking and recognizes that great Area Managers need autonomy, not micromanagement. If you're looking for a place to plant your flag, build something meaningful, and be compensated accordingly, this is worth a serious conversation. Ready to Make a Move? Apply today with The Mortgage Talent Network — we'd love to learn more about where you are in your career and walk you through why this opportunity might be the right next chapter. The Mortgage Talent Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.