Multifamily/Manufactured Housing Products and Programs Specialist
Freddie Mac
McLean, VA
At Freddie Mac, you’ll play a key role in our nation’s economy as you make home possible. A vital component in the secondary mortgage market, Freddie Mac has made home ownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable for more than 50 million families across America.
As a Multifamily/Manufactured Housing Products and Programs Specialist in the Mission Oversight & Development Division, you’ll have the opportunity to use your experience to help Freddie Mac meet our affordable housing mission goals to make the mortgage financing process benefit more households by serving under served housing markets, including manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, and rural housing.
Key functions include:
Our ideal candidate…
…possesses a history of demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to initiate new business objectives, as well as:
Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity employer who firmly supports and recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion.
Please click to apply to this position with Freddie Mac listed as Mission Compliance, Regulatory Sr. (#203393).
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Manufactured Housing Loan Processor
SixSigma SoftSolutions
San Diego, CA, 92108, USA
Title:Manufactured Housing Loan Processor
Location:CA-San Diego
Prepares consumer loan packages according to bank, regulatory and investor guidelines by gathering and reviewing the necessary documentation and information within designated time frames. Communicates with customers, staff, lenders, counsel, etc. to respond to inquiries, resolve problems and obtain all documentation required to complete the file. Provides other administrative support to the department as required. Your Career is Here. Basic Qualifications - One to two years of experience in loan processing activities Preferred Skills/Experience - Basic knowledge of loan processing policies and procedures - Basic knowledge of underwriting and governmental agency requirements, terminology, and automated processing systems - Some knowledge of credit policies and approval process for assigned products - Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications - Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to interpret data
ARC American Residential Communities
Sales & Leasing Agent
Department: Sales/Marketing
Office: CV Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL)
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Do you want to increase your earning potential? Are you positive, high energy and have excellent interpersonal skills? Do you have the skills, experience and commitment necessary to help shape the future of our success? Do you want to work for a company where employees are highly valued and people come first? At American Residential, we believe in building a culture that is dynamic, open, productive and diverse. American Residential Communities (ARC) is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states. Our organization has the unique ability to serve as a single source for our customer’s housing needs – including home purchases, home rentals and home financing. Providing affordable single-family home ownership for more than 15 years, American Residential’s 900 team members are dedicated to making our resident’s housing experience second to none. At American Residential, our purpose is clear - - to provide our residents with a better place to live.
We are currently seeking a Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Sales & Leasing Agent for one of our Jacksonville, FL communities. The Sales & Leasing Agent is responsible for developing a community and performing all sales, leasing and marketing activities related to achieving maximum occupancy. Portfolio size may vary, depending on occupancy level and geographic area of responsibility. The Sales & Leasing Agent is also responsible for:
Requirements
Compensation & Benefits:
American Residential offers a competitive compensation program including base salary and sales/lease commissions as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance, 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting, vacation, sick, personal days as well as 8 paid holidays per year. Equally important, we offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and salary requirement. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No relocation funds are available.
No relocation funds are available. Requires successful results in a criminal, credit, and MVR background check as well as a drug screen.
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Financial Counselor
21st Mortgage Corporation
Job Snapshot
Location: Knoxville, TN 37902 (Map it! )
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Base Pay: $12.00 /Hour
Other Pay: Monthly Bonuses and Overtime
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Accounting - Finance
Banking - Financial Services
Credit - Loan - Collections
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Customer Service
Entry Level
Finance
Education: 4 Year Degree
Travel: Negligible
Post Date: 9/22/2009
Contact Information
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Financial Counselor
Description
Great Careers with 21st Mortgage We Hire “Servers”
21st Mortgage is the leading provider of financing in the manufactured housing industry. The company’s leadership positions are held by industry veterans who want to pass their expertise on to the next generation. Our paid training is second to none. Our compensation and benefits more than compete in this job market. Our advancement opportunities are outstanding. Most importantly, our teammates are great people to be around everyday!
21st Mortgage is a specialty lender focused on helping people achieve the American Dream, Home Ownership! We provide financing and loan servicing to consumers purchasing manufactured housing, as well as to retailers who sell manufactured housing.
21st Mortgage has enjoyed remarkable growth since first opening its doors in October of 1995. 2008 was no exception as monthly loan originations increased an average of 21% per month. We expect 2009 to be a more challenging time.
The national economy is going through a serious correction as manufacturing capacities get adjusted, scandals come to light in the financial markets and unemployment rates rise. Yes 2009 will be a challenging year. Even though other organizations are suffering through personnel reductions we continue to seek qualified individuals who can join our team and take advantage of the opportunity to learn during a challenging situation. This is an unprecedented opportunity to join an outstanding organization and gain insight into managing through tough times. We believe we are well positioned to weather the storm as we have successfully originated or acquired a portfolio of loans exceeding$5.5 Billion dollars over the last 13 years and built a national reputation as the #1 lender in the manufactured housing industry.
ONLY THE VERY BEST CAN BE CONSIDERED
Our affiliation with Berkshire-Hathaway will give us support few other companies enjoy during this difficult time. Our entry-level position of financial counselor is a training position for all levels of our company. They are not commission-based, are not sales-oriented and will prepare our teammates to take advantage of good economic times when they return.
ONLY A FEW OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE.
21st Mortgage is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. Known for its proximity to some of the country’s greatest natural resources, residents enjoy their leisure time on the many lakes around the Tennessee Valley or the nature trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Residents also enjoy big time college sports associated with the University of Tennessee and minor league hockey and baseball franchises. The numerous theatre and performance venues bring all types of entertainment acts to the city. Knoxville was acknowledged as the number one city for college graduates to begin their careers, according to a national survey completed by the Economic Research Institute. (For more on this survey see the Knoxville Chamber Partnership website.)
Are you seeking:
Visit our website at http://www.21stmortgage.com/ to apply. Under the “About Us” tab select “Employment Opportunities” and follow the instructions for completing the application.
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Requirements
Financial Counselor Requirements:
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American Residential Communities (ARC)
Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Maintenance Supervisor
Office: River Oaks (Kansas City, KS)
Location: Kansas City, KS
Do you have the skills, experience and commitment necessary to help shape the future of our success? Do you want to work for a company where employees are highly valued and people come first? At American Residential, we believe in building a culture that is dynamic, open, productive and diverse. American Residential Communities (ARC) is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states. Our organization has the unique ability to serve as a single source for our customer’s housing needs – including home purchases, home rentals and home financing. Providing affordable single-family home ownership for more than 15 years, American Residential’s 900 team members are dedicated to making our resident’s housing experience second to none. At American Residential, our purpose is clear - - to provide our residents with a better place to live.
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Kansas properties.
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of staff for the overall maintenance of assigned manufactured housing communities and performs repair, refurbishment and preventative maintenance of company owned rental homes, including light electrical repairs, routine plumbing activities, basic carpentry work as well as upkeep of community grounds. Other responsibilities include:
Requirements:
Ideal candidate has previous maintenance experience in related field.
Compensation & Benefits:
American Residential offers a competitive compensation program including a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance, 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting, vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays per year. Equally important, we offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and salary requirement. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requires successful results in a background check, MVR check as well as a drug screen.
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.
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American Residential Communities (ARC)
District Manager
Department: Management
Office: Harmony Road (Ft. Collins, CO)
Location: Ft. Collins, CO
Do you have the skills, experience and commitment necessary to help shape the future of our success? Do you want to work for a company where employees are highly valued and people come first? At American Residential Communities (ARC), we believe in building a culture that is dynamic, open, productive and diverse. American Residential Communities is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states.
We are currently seeking a District Manger to oversee the Wyoming and Northern Colorado district. The District Manager is responsible for overseeing the sales and leasing, financial performance, the physical condition of assets and the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of manufactured housing communities within a geographic region (“district”). They're also responsible for the management, leadership and overall development of district staff.
Requirements: Ideal candidate has previous property management experience in an environment requiring extensive attention related to resident relations, community appearance, budgeting as well as identifying issues and implementing necessary changes, policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
American Residential Communities offers a competitive compensation program including base salary, quarterly property performance bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance, 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting, vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays per year. Equally important, we offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requires successful results in a criminal, credit, and MVR background check as well as a drug screen.
American Residential Communities (ARC) M/F/D/V EOE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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American Residential Communities (ARC)
Community Manager
Department: Community Manager
Office: Amber Village (Dallas, TX)
Location: Dallas, TX
Do you have the skills, experience and commitment necessary to help shape the future of our success? Do you want to work for a company where employees are highly valued and people come first? At American Residential, we believe in building a culture that is dynamic, open, productive and diverse. American Residential Communities (ARC) is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states. Our organization has the unique ability to serve as a single source for our customer’s housing needs – including home purchases, home rentals and home financing. Providing affordable single-family home ownership for more than 15 years, American Residential’s 900 team members are dedicated to making our resident’s housing experience second to none. At American Residential, our purpose is clear - - to provide our residents with a better place to live.
We are currently seeking a Community / Property Manager for one of our Dallas, TX properties.
The Community Manager is responsible for “owning” the community and ensuring a positive experience for our residents by successfully managing all aspects of the day to day community operations, including, but not limited to marketing, sales, budgeting & reporting, property management, customer service, maintenance and administrative activities. The Community Manager is also responsible for:
Requirements:
Ideal candidate has previous property management experience in an environment requiring extensive attention related to resident relations, community appearance, budgeting as well as identifying issues and implementing necessary changes, policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
American Residential offers a competitive compensation program including base salary, quarterly property performance bonus, leasing/sales commissions as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance, 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting, vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays per year. Equally important, we offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements. Free, on-site housing is available for our Community Managers.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and salary requirement. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requires successful results in a criminal, credit, and MVR background check as well as a drug screen.
American Residential Communities (ARC) M/F/D/V EOE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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American Residential Communities (ARC)
Community Manager
Department: Management
Office: East Region (Atlanta, GA)
Location: Mableton, GA
Do you have the skills, experience and commitment necessary to help shape the future of our success? Do you want to work for a company where employees are highly valued and people come first? At American Residential, we believe in building a culture that is dynamic, open, productive and diverse. American Residential Communities (ARC) is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states. Our organization has the unique ability to serve as a single source for our customer’s housing needs – including home purchases, home rentals and home financing. Providing affordable single-family home ownership for more than 15 years, American Residential’s 900 team members are dedicated to making our resident’s housing experience second to none. At American Residential, our purpose is clear - - to provide our residents with a better place to live.
We are currently seeking a Community / Property Manager for one of our South Atlanta, GA properties. The Community Manager is responsible for “owning” the community and ensuring a positive experience for our residents by successfully managing all aspects of the day to day community operations, including, but not limited to marketing, sales, budgeting & reporting, property management, customer service, maintenance and administrative activities. The Community Manager is also responsible for:
Requirements
Ideal candidate has previous property management experience in an environment requiring extensive attention related to resident relations, community appearance, budgeting as well as identifying issues and implementing necessary changes, policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
American Residential offers a competitive compensation program including base salary, quarterly property performance bonus, leasing/sales commissions as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance, 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting, vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays per year. Equally important, we offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements. Free, on-site housing is available for our Community Managers.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and salary requirement. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requires successful results in a criminal, credit, and MVR background check as well as a drug screen.
American Residential Communities (ARC) M/F/D/V EOE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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American Residential Communities (ARC)
Assistant Community Manager
Department: Assistant Community Manager
Office: Creekside (Seagoville, TX)
Location: Seagoville, TX
Do you have the skills, experience and commitment necessary to help shape the future of our success? Do you want to work for a company where employees are highly valued and people come first? At American Residential, we believe in building a culture that is dynamic, open, productive and diverse. American Residential Communities (ARC) is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states. Our organization has the unique ability to serve as a single source for our customer’s housing needs – including home purchases, home rentals and home financing. Providing affordable single-family home ownership for more than 15 years, American Residential’s 900 team members are dedicated to making our resident’s housing experience second to none. At American Residential, our purpose is clear - - to provide our residents with a better place to live.
We are currently seeking a Bilingual Assistant Community / Property Manager for one of our Dallas, TX properties.
The Assistant Community Manager is responsible for assisting the CM in all areas of the community, including sales, leasing, monitoring home inventory, ensures compliance with Arc’s policies and procedures and that the property is in good physical condition and assets are properly maintained. The ACM works directly with residents to ensure a clean, safe and well-maintained community. Other responsibilities include:
Requirements:
Ideal candidate has previous industry related experience:
Compensation & Benefits:
American Residential offers a competitive compensation program including a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance, 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting, vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays per year. Equally important, we offer a rewarding and challenging experience with opportunities for career advancement within an environment that supports your professional development and recognizes your achievements.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and salary requirement. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requires successful results in a background check, credit check, as well as a drug screen.
American Residential Communities (ARC) M/F/D/V EOE
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Maintenance Technician
American Residential Communities Inc. (Charleston, SC)
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Maintenance Technician
American Residential Communities Inc. (Ladson, SC)
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American Residential Communities (08/09/09)
Office Assistant
American Residential Communities Inc. (Longmont, CO)
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American Residential Communities (09/24/09)
Assistant Community Manager
American Residential Communities Inc. (Douglasville, GA)
…a culture that isdynamic, open, productive and diverse.American Residential Communities (ARC)is the largest private owner and operator of manufactured housing communities in the country, managing a portfolio of 57,000 home-sites within 275 properties across 23 states. Our organization…
Clayton Homes, Inc., founded in 1966 and acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. in 2003, is a vertically integrated manufactured housing company operating in 49 states. The Company builds, sells, finances, leases, and insures manufactured homes and re-locatable commercial and educational buildings. Our corporate office is located in Maryville, Tennessee (in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park).
Maintenance Technician - Construction
Clayton Homes, the leader in manufactured housing, is a national, vertically integrated modular and manufactured housing company, who builds, sells, finances, and insures affordable housing.
Maintenance Technician Job Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Maintenance Technician Job Requirements:
US-GA-Jonesboro
Manager in Training
Clayton Homes, the leader in manufactured housing, is a vertically integrated modular and manufactured housing company who builds, sells, finances and insures affordable housing.
The sales center manager has overall accountability for all sales and operational activity at his or her location. The sales center manager is responsible for running a profitable organization within company guidelines. Their duties fall into six (6) major categories:
Sales Manager Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Sales Manager Responsibilities:
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Senior Loan Processor
Cascade Financial Services
Job Snapshot
Location:
6816 E Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
Base Pay: $30,000 /Year
Bonus: $35,000.00
Other Pay: Medical, Dental, 401K, Cafeteria Plan
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry:
Banking - Financial Services
Credit - Loan - Collections
Mortgage
Manages Others: No
Job Type:
Banking
Finance
Real Estate
Education:
High School
Experience:
At least 3 year(s)
Travel: Negligible
Relocation Covered: No
Post Date: 9/14/2009
Contact Information
Fax: 4805394915
Description Cascade Financial Services is a Mortgage Banking Company located in East Mesa. Cascade is an industry leader in providing FHA financing for land/home packages in the Manufactured Housing Industry. Our business is steady and strong based on purchase referrals from retailers of Manufactured Homes. We have a history of slow, controlled, but steady growth regardless of interest rates and the housing market.
We are currently looking for a full time professional in our Loan Processing Department. The position is for a Senior Loan Processor; will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Processing; will manage a pipeline of FHA loan files and take full responsibility for the files until closed; close eight to fifteen files per month
The position draws a base salary of $30,000 per year. Monthly closing bonuses are paid based on personal volume, 1-5 loans per month $100 per loan, 6-10 loans per month $200 per loan retroactive to the first loan, 11+ files per month $300 per loan retroactive to the first loan. A hardworking, experienced and efficient seasoned processor will be able to exceed $70,000 per year in this compensation structure.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years experience processing FHA loans, Calyx Point, Manufactured Home and construction lending experience preferred, strong customer service and intelligent communication skills, ability to work efficiently and follow directions, must have good computer skills in a windows environment, pleasant personality and able to contribute in a positive way to the small office environment, able and willing to follow-up continually.
If you do not have a minimum of 3 years experience with FHA lending please do not apply!
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