Mortgage Documentation Manager

Job description

Easy Street Capital is a private real estate lender headquartered in Austin, Texas serving real estate investors around the country. Defined by an experienced team and innovative loan programs, Easy Street Capital is the ideal financing partner for real estate investors of all experience levels and specialties. Whether an investor is fixing and flipping, financing a cash-flowing rental, or building ground-up, we have a solution to fit those needs. ### Job Description: Easy Street Capital is seeking an experienced Mortgage Documentation Manager to own the Company’s collateral, lien release, recording, and related post-closing functions across the full lifecycle of our residential mortgage loans — from loan sale and securitization through servicing, payoff, default, foreclosure, and REO. This is a hands-on role for a mortgage professional with deep practical knowledge of collateral documentation, lien releases, title and recording requirements, and related processes. The ideal candidate can independently manage complex matters, work directly with attorneys, title companies, county recording offices, custodians, investors, and other third parties, and drive issues through resolution. This individual will serve as an internal subject matter expert while establishing scalable processes and controls and taking end-to-end ownership of the function. ### Responsibilities: - Own the lien release process end to end, including document preparation, execution, recording, tracking, and resolution of recording issues - Prepare and manage foreclosure and REO documentation - Research and resolve title, lien, recording, and collateral issues, including title claims and document exceptions - Manage Assignments of Mortgage, allonges, bailee letters, and original collateral requirements throughout the loan lifecycle - Support loan sales and securitizations through collateral QC, document preparation, clearing conditions, and delivery of required collateral - Track and obtain recorded documents, final title policies, and other trailing documentation - Maintain accurate collateral records and appropriate document custody and chain-of-custody controls - Transition document preparation, recording, research/abstracting, and other appropriate collateral functions currently handled by third-party vendors in-house ### Qualifications: - 5+ years of mortgage industry experience with a strong background in lien release, title, recording, collateral, default servicing, or related functions - Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, and recording mortgage-related documents across multiple jurisdictions - Experience supporting foreclosure, REO, title curative, and/or lien release matters - Strong understanding of mortgage collateral, chain of title, lien perfection, and recording requirements - Proven ability to research complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and work independently through resolution - Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills - Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office ### Benefits: - Company sponsored health insurance - Company sponosred 401(k) - Paid vacation time - Paid sick leave - Weekly in office lunch - Work with a fun, fast-paced team in a vibrant downtown office