Director of Origination

Job Description
Director of Origination (Spec and Custom Home)

Peoplr is searching for a Director of Origination for our client, Snap.Build, in the mortgage origination and lending industry.This senior executive-level position is ideal for seasoned B2B residential construction lending professionals with deep expertise in mortgage banking, construction finance, and builder relationship management. The Director of Origination is a full-time, onsite role.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

As a Director of Origination, you will own...

• Residential Loan Origination (B2B): Manage the full lifecycle of residential construction loans-from application through closing and secondary market sale-while meeting monthly production and performance targets
• Pipeline & Team Coordination: Collaborate with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to ensure timely funding and maintain consistent production volume aligned with compensation milestones
• Builder & Partner Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with residential builders, contractors, and developers while generating new business through networking and referrals
• Industry Engagement & Brand Representation: Represent the company at major trade shows and industry events, enhance brand visibility, and stay current on market trends and competitive landscape
• Reporting, Compliance & Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate pipeline and production records, ensure compliance with lending regulations, and regularly report performance metrics to leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in mortgage banking, construction lending, or real estate finance
• Experience with residential construction loan products, including spec and custom home lending
• Demonstrated track record of successful loan origination with verifiable production history; proven ability to achieve and sustain monthly production volume targets of $20MM or greater
• Established network of relationships with builders, contractors, and real estate professionals; strong business development, networking, and relationship management skills
• In-depth knowledge of construction lending guidelines, underwriting standards, and secondary market operations
• Understanding of loan trading, loan servicing, and secondary mortgage market mechanics
• Familiarity with origination fee structures, basis point calculations, and construction loan pricing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate for executive-level interaction
• Proficiency with loan origination systems and technology platforms
• High school diploma
• Applicable NMLS licensing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, real estate, or related field

About Snap.Build

Founded in 2014, Snap.Build has positioned itself in a unique space between traditional construction lending and private funding. Snap.Build utilizes proprietary technology to bridge the gap between the lender and the builder, and ensure payments to subcontractors and suppliers are timely, secure, and accurate. With fast payments and increased flexibility on projects funded, financing is simple so builders can build more houses and grow more revenue.

About Peoplr

Peoplr is a national Human Resources consulting firm that delivers fractional HR solutions, recruiting services, and outplacement/career coaching services. Check us out at

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