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Brian Faris

Brian Faris

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Accomplished mortgage professional with over 15 years of leadership experience in loan processing, underwriting, and sales management. Skilled in team building, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. Proven track record in managing remote and on-site teams, interpreting regulatory guidelines, and implementing effective training programs across various loan products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, and Bond loans.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Loan Officer – Sales Manager

US Mortgageline
10.2024 - Current
  • Originates a diverse portfolio of loan products, including FHA, VA, Conventional, Bond, and Jumbo loans
  • Develops strategic relationships with referral partners and prospects, driving pipeline growth through CRM and lead management platforms (LeadMailbox)
  • Utilizes Lending Pad and Optimal Blue to manage and price loans, ensuring competitive offerings and regulatory compliance
  • Oversees complete loan lifecycle, including qualification, documentation, approval, and post-close follow-up
  • Partners with processing and underwriting to resolve escalations and expedite closings, ensuring adherence to SLA benchmarks

Pipeline Manager – Processing Lead

LifeTree Lending
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Directed the daily operations of the Processing Department, including workflow supervision, staff coaching, and productivity oversight for three processors
  • Acted as escalation point and decision-maker for complex file reviews, leveraging previous underwriting authority
  • Led department-wide reporting efforts, including 10-day pipeline reports, closing projections, and loan status dashboards
  • Partnered with executive leadership to evaluate pipeline volume, refine organizational structure, and scale team resources
  • Ensured all loans (USDA, FHA, VA, and Conventional) adhered to investor guidelines and timelines, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks
  • Maintained signing authority on internal pipeline decisions and guided files through final review for underwriting

AVP, Sr. Processing Manager | Service Retention Ops Leader | VOE Department Manager

Movement Mortgage
04.2016 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw the Processing Department, managing six Team Leads supporting 1,500+ monthly closings across remote and in-office staff
  • Managed two additional Team Leads within the VOE (Verification of Employment) team, ensuring compliance with internal SLAs and external audit standards
  • Developed and implemented department-wide SOPs, improving closing turn times while reducing FTE headcount by 20%
  • Held full personnel authority, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, corrective action plans, and terminations
  • Designed and led onboarding and training initiatives for all new processors, including hybrid LOA/Processor positions
  • Regularly reported to executive leadership on production, compliance risks, and strategic opportunities
  • Managed interdepartmental collaboration between Sales, Processing, Underwriting, and Compliance to drive organizational effectiveness
  • Played a key role in budget planning and resource allocation to scale operations while controlling costs
  • Held internal loan-level signing authority, approving files for underwriter submission or revision based on guideline compliance

Processing Team Lead

Movement Mortgage
12.2014 - 04.2016
  • Supervised a team of 22 processors, ensuring timely pipeline movement, quality control, and adherence to compliance guidelines
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced cycle times and increased departmental closing percentage
  • Maintained team scorecards and led weekly performance reviews with processors to improve output and file accuracy
  • Conducted file audits and managed escalations, offering coaching to staff on documentation standards and error correction
  • Worked cross-functionally with Underwriting and Sales to coordinate loan file flow and proactively resolve roadblocks
  • Participated in hiring and employee performance planning within the processing group

Mortgage Credit Underwriter

Movement Mortgage
03.2012 - 12.2014
  • Reviewed and underwrote FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional mortgage loans in compliance with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac and investor guidelines
  • Conducted in-depth credit, income, asset, and collateral reviews, issuing final decisions with detailed condition sets
  • Collaborated with loan originators and processors to resolve approval conditions and reduce processing time
  • Acted as a subject matter expert in investor requirements and regulatory changes, supporting file escalations and appeals
  • Participated in integration of LoanIQ to streamline QC processes and enhance departmental efficiency
  • Maintained authority for credit decisions and final disposition of loan applications under pre-approved lending thresholds

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2003

Skills

  • Mortgage Operations Leadership
  • Processing & Underwriting Management
  • Staff Hiring
  • Training
  • Supervision
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Performance Metrics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Salesforce
  • Lending Pad
  • LoanIQ
  • Optimal Blue
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Signing Authority
  • Credit Decisioning
  • KPI Development
  • Dashboard Reporting

Timeline

Mortgage Loan Officer – Sales Manager

US Mortgageline
10.2024 - Current

Pipeline Manager – Processing Lead

LifeTree Lending
02.2024 - 08.2024

AVP, Sr. Processing Manager | Service Retention Ops Leader | VOE Department Manager

Movement Mortgage
04.2016 - 11.2023

Processing Team Lead

Movement Mortgage
12.2014 - 04.2016

Mortgage Credit Underwriter

Movement Mortgage
03.2012 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

East Carolina University

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