Branch Production Manager

Remote
Full Time
Experienced

Branch Production Manager (Remote)
Department: Sales
Compensation: $60,000 base salary + per-file bonus

The UVA Branch Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire loan pipeline from the moment a loan enters Loan Setup status through to Closing and Funding. This role ensures pipeline efficiency, compliance, proactive client and agent communication, and on-time closings. This individual will act as the primary liaison between the processing, underwriting, and closing departments while maintaining a high level of service to borrowers and referral partners.


Key Responsibilities:

Pipeline Management

  • Own the pipeline from Loan Setup to Closing.
  • Track, manage, and prioritize all active loan files to ensure milestones are met on time.
  • Review files for completeness and proactively resolve documentation or processing issues.
  • Conduct daily pipeline reviews with loan processors and underwriters as needed.
  • Anticipate and resolve potential bottlenecks in the pipeline before they delay closing.

Client & Realtor Communication

  • Serve as the main point of contact for borrowers and real estate agents once the loan moves into Loan Setup.
  • Provide proactive status updates at key milestones (disclosures out, appraisal in, clear to close, etc.).
  • Manage expectations, troubleshoot concerns, and maintain a positive client and agent experience.
  • Implement consistent communication systems (email/text templates, weekly update calls).

Team Leadership & Coordination

  • Act as the operations liaison between loan officers, processors, underwriters, and closers.
  • Lead weekly pipeline meetings with the team to track progress and reallocate resources if needed.
  • Identify training needs, process gaps, or system inefficiencies and work with leadership to implement improvements.

Quality Control & Compliance

  • Verify that files are submitted cleanly with all necessary documentation to minimize underwriting conditions.
  • Monitor file quality and ensure adherence to company, investor, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Oversee pre-closing audits and assist in clearing any post-closing issues.

Technology & Reporting

  • Utilize ARIVE to manage pipeline and communication workflows.
  • Generate weekly reports on file status, cycle times, fallouts, and any other issues.
  • Maintain accurate data and notes in ARIVE for compliance and accountability.
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