Remote Vice President, Mortgage Operations / Loan Coordination

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hondo Finance, a premier private lender specializing in financing for seasoned real estate investors and developers, is seeking a Vice President, Mortgage Operations / Loan Coordination. This role will lead and scale the firm's loan operations function, overseeing the end-to-end loan lifecycle and ensuring operational efficiency while enhancing the borrower experience.ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the end-to-end RTL and fix-and-flip loan lifecycle from application through closing, construction draws, and payoff, ensuring complete documentation, accuracy, and adherence to internal guidelines and investor requirementsBuild, standardize, and continuously improve loan operations workflows to support pipeline growth, capacity planning, and consistent turn times across purchase, rehab, and refinance transactionsOversee construction draw processing, coordinating with borrowers, inspectors, and internal teams to release rehab funds accurately and on scheduleManage pipeline reporting and capacity planning to ensure loans move efficiently through underwriting, closing, and funding within committed timelinesPartner with underwriting to evaluate borrower experience, purchase price, rehab scope and budget, After Repair Value (ARV), liquidity, and exit strategy for each transactionReview complex loan files including entity-held borrowers (LLCs, partnerships), multiple investment properties, and construction budgets to support sound credit decisions and mitigate portfolio riskOversee quality control review of funded loans to verify documentation integrity, confirm compliance with internal and investor guidelines, and identify process gaps or discrepanciesCoordinate with transactional attorneys, title, and closing teams to ensure final loan documents are accurate, complete, and ready for signingServe as the primary point of coordination with third-party vendors and service providers across the loan process including draw management and inspection firms, title and escrow companies, transactional attorneys, mobile notary services, and loan servicing partners ensuring accountability, quality, and turnaround times consistent with Hondo Finance's service standardsEstablish and manage vendor relationships and workflows to support current operations, evaluating performance and recommending changes where needed to improve efficiency or borrower experienceServe as an escalation point for complex files, borrower issues, and vendor or cross-departmental questions, providing guidance on underwriting conditions and resolution pathsBuild and lead an internal loan coordination and processing team as Hondo Finance scales, recruiting, mentoring, and developing staff and transitioning functions from third-party resources to in-house capacity where it makes sense for the businessFoster a collaborative, service-oriented culture internally and with outside partners that supports Hondo Finance's reputation for speed, flexibility, and transparencyIdentify operational risks and inefficiencies in the loan lifecycle and recommend and implement best practices, technology, and system enhancements to improve workflow efficiency and loan qualityCollaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (credit, capital markets, servicing, compliance) on strategic initiatives that support portfolio growthStay current on regulatory changes, investor guideline updates, and industry trends affecting business-purpose and RTL lendingSupport loan servicing handoff, boarding, and loss mitigation coordination as neededSkillsMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in mortgage or private lending operations, loan processing, underwriting, or loan coordinationMinimum of 2 years of experience specifically in RTL (Residential Transition Loan) / fix-and-flip or other short-term, business-purpose real estate lending, with demonstrated knowledge of purchase and rehab financing, construction draw management, and ARV-based underwritingDemonstrated experience managing the full loan lifecycle from application through closing and post-closing quality controlStrong understanding of borrower entity structures (LLCs, partnerships), KYC review, and credit risk evaluation for real estate investors and developersExperience coordinating with underwriters, credit teams, transactional attorneys, title companies, and mobile notary services to support accurate and timely closingsPrior experience leading, mentoring, or providing team-lead oversight to loan processors or coordinators, and/or managing third-party vendor relationships within a lending operationExcellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex files under tight timelinesBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be consideredCandidates currently working as a Senior Loan Processor, Loan Coordinator, Underwriter, or similar individual-contributor role