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Director of Lending jobs are open across banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintech lenders, from senior manager to VP level, with specializations in residential mortgage, commercial lending, and consumer credit. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Liberty FCU, a full-service credit union, is currently seeking an RVP/Sales Manager of Mortgage Lending for our East Kentucky Region with regional office located in the Louisville, KY area. Significant mortgage loan origination and proven leadership/managerial skills are required. This could be a producing or non-producing manager role depending on experience and situation. If interested, please proceed by clicking Apply.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for working with SVP of Mortgage Lending to strategically grow the East Kentucky Regions presence.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, guiding, leading, and growing the mortgage lending teams in the East Kentucky Region. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while meeting the production expectations of the organization.
- Responsible for providing a high-quality work environment where the team can thrive and grow. Including the appropriate levels of recognition, encouragement, and discipline.
- Conduct weekly sessions with direct reports to be updated on details of operational workflow, pipeline, backlog, and other critical elements of an efficiently ran operation - which maximizes performance.
- Act as a liaison between operations and lending to resolve/troubleshoot loan files.
- Continually build new business and member relations by representing and promoting the credit union at external functions while maintaining a positive and professional image.
- Responsible for accurately forecasting monthly funded loan volume for region, providing regular updates to changes in forecast throughout the month.
- Manage budget guidelines effectively and report any discrepancies monthly. Approve or gain approval for all marketing and sponsorship initiatives in the region.
- Demonstrate commitment to technology by maximizing the use of current technology platforms to provide the appropriate delivery and efficiency needed for your teams.
- Research competing products and industry trends; recommend new products/programs as appropriate to ensure LFCU maintains an adequately competitive presence.
- Manage, report, and approve all incentive pay programs and monthly disbursements.
- Responsible for the development of a business unit strategic plan to outline the roadmap necessary to achieve regional goals that align with corporate goals and expectations.
- Approve vacation schedules ensuring your teams have adequate coverage at all times.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for sales managers and provide guidance and insight to reviews for all MLOs. Also approve all regional performance review documentation prior to individual reviews being conducted.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and travel as needed within region as well as to the corporate headquarters for meetings as needed.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisors or management.
Skills Required:
- NMLS licensed
- Working knowledge of conventional and government loan programs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business management
- Thorough knowledge of mortgage rules and regulations
- Excellent communication and motivational skills
- Excellent analytical and observation skills
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot
- Exceptional managerial skills
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in the mortgage banking industry
- Proven (documented) mortgage sales experience and results
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with matching funds
- Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Liberty FCU, a full-service credit union, is currently seeking an RVP/Sales Manager of Mortgage Lending for our East Kentucky Region with regional office located in the Louisville, KY area. Significant mortgage loan origination and proven leadership/managerial skills are required. This could be a producing or non-producing manager role depending on experience and situation. If interested, please proceed by clicking Apply.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for working with SVP of Mortgage Lending to strategically grow the East Kentucky Regions presence.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, guiding, leading, and growing the mortgage lending teams in the East Kentucky Region. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while meeting the production expectations of the organization.
- Responsible for providing a high-quality work environment where the team can thrive and grow. Including the appropriate levels of recognition, encouragement, and discipline.
- Conduct weekly sessions with direct reports to be updated on details of operational workflow, pipeline, backlog, and other critical elements of an efficiently ran operation - which maximizes performance.
- Act as a liaison between operations and lending to resolve/troubleshoot loan files.
- Continually build new business and member relations by representing and promoting the credit union at external functions while maintaining a positive and professional image.
- Responsible for accurately forecasting monthly funded loan volume for region, providing regular updates to changes in forecast throughout the month.
- Manage budget guidelines effectively and report any discrepancies monthly. Approve or gain approval for all marketing and sponsorship initiatives in the region.
- Demonstrate commitment to technology by maximizing the use of current technology platforms to provide the appropriate delivery and efficiency needed for your teams.
- Research competing products and industry trends; recommend new products/programs as appropriate to ensure LFCU maintains an adequately competitive presence.
- Manage, report, and approve all incentive pay programs and monthly disbursements.
- Responsible for the development of a business unit strategic plan to outline the roadmap necessary to achieve regional goals that align with corporate goals and expectations.
- Approve vacation schedules ensuring your teams have adequate coverage at all times.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for sales managers and provide guidance and insight to reviews for all MLOs. Also approve all regional performance review documentation prior to individual reviews being conducted.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and travel as needed within region as well as to the corporate headquarters for meetings as needed.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisors or management.
Skills Required:
- NMLS licensed
- Working knowledge of conventional and government loan programs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business management
- Thorough knowledge of mortgage rules and regulations
- Excellent communication and motivational skills
- Excellent analytical and observation skills
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot
- Exceptional managerial skills
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in the mortgage banking industry
- Proven (documented) mortgage sales experience and results
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with matching funds
- Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of lending jobs.
- 7 or more years of lending experience with progressive management responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing residential mortgage, commercial, or consumer loan portfolios
- Deep knowledge of federal lending regulations including TRID, HMDA, and fair lending requirements
- Proven ability to lead and develop underwriting or loan origination teams
- Experience developing and implementing credit policies and loan approval workflows
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
Tips for Your Director of Lending Job Search
Quantify your loan portfolio performance
Hiring managers want to see the size of the portfolio you managed, volume you originated, and how default or delinquency rates moved under your leadership. Replace vague language on your resume with concrete figures that show scope and outcome.
Tailor your resume to the lending vertical
A director of lending role at a credit union reads differently than one at a commercial bank or a fintech. Adjust your resume's language, the products you highlight, and your regulatory experience to match the specific lending environment in each posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of lending openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your compliance experience
Many director of lending openings specifically call out HMDA, CRA, TRID, or fair lending compliance. If you have direct experience with any of these, make sure your resume names them in context, not just as a bullet in a skills list.
Prepare a loan approval process walkthrough
Interviewers at this level commonly ask you to walk through how you structure underwriting criteria or manage credit policy exceptions. Prepare a clear, concise example that shows your decision-making process from application to close.
Negotiate with pipeline data in hand
When discussing compensation, referencing the production volume and revenue contribution of your team strengthens your position far more than tenure alone. Know your team's closed-loan numbers and how they compared to plan before you enter the offer conversation.
Director of Lending Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of lendings?
The companies hiring the most director of lendings right now include Liberty Federal Credit Union, First Tech Federal Credit Union, and WSECU, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional banks and credit unions represent a significant portion of active postings alongside national mortgage lenders.
How many director of lending jobs are remote?
About 67% of director of lending openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in fintech lending, consumer credit operations, and secondary market roles than in community banking or branch-based commercial lending positions.
How do you become a director of lending?
Start in a loan origination, underwriting, or credit analyst role to build foundational knowledge of the approval process. Progress into a team lead or lending manager position where you can demonstrate portfolio oversight and regulatory compliance experience. Gaining cross-functional exposure to credit policy, compliance, and secondary market operations, combined with consistent production results, positions you for director-level consideration.
Can you get hired as a director of lending without direct management experience?
It is uncommon but possible in smaller credit unions or community lenders that promote strong individual contributors into director roles. If your experience is deep on the production or underwriting side but light on people management, emphasize any project leadership, mentorship of junior staff, or cross-team initiatives you have driven. Pairing that with strong compliance knowledge can bridge the gap at the right organization.
What does the director of lending interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR or a talent team is followed by a panel interview with senior leadership, often including the CFO or chief credit officer. Expect a deep discussion of your credit philosophy, how you handle policy exceptions, and how you have managed team performance. Some employers ask you to review a sample loan file or present a 90-day plan for the role.
Where can I find and apply to director of lending jobs?
You can find and apply to director of lending jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and lending background, and apply directly to each one.
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