Mortgage Compliance​/Regulatory Attorney

K. Hovnanian American Mortgage is uniquely positioned to deliver the keys to making our customer's dream of home ownership a reality better than any other lender. Why? Because K. Hovnanian Homes is celebrating over 65 years of quality and leadership in the home building industry and their home buyers are our exclusive clients. These families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

The Mortgage Real Estate Compliance and Regulatory Attorney is responsible for providing legal and regulatory guidance related to mortgage origination and affiliated real estate lending activities. This role supports mortgage banking and related operations by ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, mitigating regulatory risk, and advising on policy development, regulatory examinations, and business initiatives. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and parent home builder partners to address the unique compliance considerations of builder-affiliated mortgage operations.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 5–10+ years of experience practicing law in mortgage banking, consumer financial services, real estate finance, or regulatory compliance, either in-house or at a law firm focused on financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of federal mortgage and consumer protection laws and regulations, including TILA, RESPA, ECOA, HMDA, UDAAP, and CFPB rules.
• Experience advising on regulatory examinations, enforcement matters, or remediation programs.
• Strong understanding of mortgage loan origination, servicing, and real estate finance transactions.

K. Hovnanian American Mortgage, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan.

K. Hovnanian American Mortgage, LLC is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate@K. Hovnanian via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of K.

Hovnanian. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by K. Hovnanian as a result of the referral or through other means.