Back to top

Homeownership Manager

This job is no longer available

Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

The Homeownership Manager serves as a driving force to solicit and build a pipeline of homebuyers. The Homeownership Manager will manage counseling sessions to cover a broad array of areas related to the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to buy and maintain a home. It is the Homeownership Manager’s responsibility to assess those obstacles faced by the customer in pursuing and achieving their goal of homeownership.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ongoing homeownership services
  • Support the Homeownership Director with family recruitment process
  • Manage all aspects of the homebuyer application process
  • Track and screen applicants
  • Schedule and conduct initial meeting with prospective homebuyer upon approval
  • Adhere to all guidelines related to the confidentiality of homebuyer records and information as required bylaw
  • Ensure candidates are notified of declination or acceptance in the program within required timeframes
  • Develop sufficient rapport with clients to have meaningful conversations with them regarding their finances and housing needs
  • Maintain communication with homebuyers and keep records of specific issues on file
  • Monitor payments of down payments until construction is completed
  • Manage and direct homebuyers to complete Homebuyer Education and other required classes
  • Create, manage and execute the Post Closing Education Program for existing homebuyers
  • Provide weekly status reports to HHFH management on the status of the families in the program
  • Update and maintain homebuyer selection policies within HHFH, HFHI HUD and mortgage origination guidelines
  • Keep partner families abreast of upcoming classes, events, and sweat equity opportunities
  • Assemble, prepare and verify all documents during the homebuyer’s process to meet the goal of homeownership
  • Perform quality review of file to ensure accuracy and generate error free loan documents
  • Submit required documents to Lending Partner
Skills/Experience: 
  • ABA Mortgage Loan Certification Required
  • Mortgage Loan Officer License Preferred
  • Must meet the Mortgage Loan Origination qualifications as stated by HUD and the State of Texas
  • Advanced experience with Calyx software or equivalent loan origination software
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
  • Accuracy and detail oriented
  • Good interpersonal skills, tactful, diplomatic and self-motivating.
  • Good time management, budget management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Exemplary MS Office skills
  • Ability to effectively represent Houston Habitat for Humanity to the public
  • A sense of community service and helping others
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, adapt to flexible and extended hours, including some weekends and/or evenings
  • Adherence to all policies and procedures
  • Consistent and punctual attendance

Physical Requirements

  • The ability to tolerate an indoor environment and outdoor weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain, and cold)
  • Ability to sit at a desk for long periods
  • Ability to use computer for long periods on a daily basis.
  • Ability to perform essential functions of job. Reasonable accommodation is available
  • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, and reach for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lb
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Habitat for Humanity International

Overview
Headquarters: 
Americus, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1987
About Us
Mission: 

Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans or innovative financing methods. As a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 14 2019
Active Until: 
May 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit