Branch Managers | CA, TX and FL
About Star Financial
Star Financial is a direct mortgage lender serving California (with expansion into TX & FL). As a Branch Manager, you’ll originate residential mortgages from company-generated and self-sourced leads, leverage our modern tech stack (POS, LendingPad LOS, CRM), and collaborate closely with our in-house processing/underwriting team to deliver smooth, on-time closings. We offer Conventional, FHA/VA, and robust Non-QM (Bank Statement, DSCR, ITIN, 1099-Only, Asset Depletion, Foreign National).
Role Overview
We’re opening Branch Manager opportunities for proven leaders who can recruit, coach, and scale production while maintaining clean, compliant pipelines.
What You’ll Do
Build and lead a high-performing sales team (LO recruiting, onboarding, coaching).
Drive branch production across Conventional, Government, and Non-QM.
Partner with Processing/Underwriting to close on time.
Manage branch P&L, forecasts, and KPIs; improve pull-through and margins.
Ensure compliance with LO Comp, TRID, ECOA, Fair Lending, and company policies.
Develop Realtor®, builder, and community partnerships (bilingual outreach welcomed).
What We Provide
Competitive pricing and wide product menu (incl. Non-QM).
Tech stack: POS, LendingPad LOS, CRM, PPE/lock desk.
In-house processing/underwriting; integrated escrow workflows.
Marketing support, bilingual collateral, and lead programs (select markets).
Comp models: Branch P&L or tiered bps; production bonuses; growth incentives.
What You Bring
3–5+ years mortgage leadership (Branch or Sales Manager) with recruiting success.
Active NMLS (and state licenses as needed); clean compliance history.
Track record of 10–15+ funded units/month across team, with quality metrics.
Strong Non-QM familiarity and partner network. Spanish bilingual a plus.
KPIs
Monthly funded volume & units; app→close pull-through.
Net branch margin, condition count/turn times, compliance defect rate.
Team recruiting/onboarding velocity and partner retention.
Equal Opportunity
Star Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.