Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Mortgage Banking Talent Acquisition Experts
Since 2002, The Crossings Group has specialized in connecting mortgage banking talent with financial institutions. Our approach combines industry expertise with a rigorous search process to identify leaders who align with clients' strategic goals. We prioritize transparency and integrity in every search, ensuring honest feedback between recruiters, candidates, and hiring managers. Our retained and contingent search models leverage decades of relationship-building to deliver qualified professionals. Clients consistently praise our ability to understand organizational needs and provide candidates who drive operational success.With a focus on mortgage banking leadership roles, we serve depositories and mortgage companies nationwide. Our team's deep industry knowledge and consultative approach have made us a trusted partner for organizations like Veterans United Home Loans and TD Bank. We maintain a commitment to old-fashioned networking combined with modern search technology. Our track record includes placing Chief Lending Officers, expanding branch networks, and resolving talent deficiencies through strategic recruitment. This dedication to excellence has solidified our reputation as mortgage search leaders.
Services
Mortgage Banking Executives
Mortgage Banking Production
Mergers and Acquisitions
Operations Recruitment
Leadership Placement
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in mortgage banking recruitment since 2002
- Our team provides transparent candidate feedback and deep industry expertise
- We implement a systematic search process with personalized communication
- Our old-school networking builds long-term relationships across the industry
- Clients consistently praise our ability to deliver qualified leadership candidates
What people say
Outstanding service
Trustworthy partner
Industry expertise
Consistent communicator
Successful placements
Services
Mortgage Banking Executives
We specialize in placing senior mortgage banking executives including Chief Lending Officers and department heads. Our process identifies leaders who align with organizational culture and strategic goals. Clients benefit from our deep industry network and rigorous candidate evaluation methodology.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our M&A talent solutions focus on integrating teams during organizational transitions. We help financial institutions find professionals who navigate complex mergers and acquisitions successfully. Our track record includes placing executives who manage post-merger integrations and cultural alignments.
Operations Recruitment
We address talent deficiencies in mortgage operations through strategic placements. Our candidates bring expertise in process optimization and compliance management. Clients receive professionals who improve efficiency during production volume fluctuations.
Leadership Placement
Our executive search services connect organizations with proven mortgage banking leaders. We utilize a hybrid retained-contingent model to find candidates with specific industry experience. Clients receive detailed candidate assessments and negotiation support throughout the hiring process.
Branch Network Expansion
We support branch network development by identifying professionals who drive market expansion. Our candidates bring experience in establishing new locations and growing market share. Clients benefit from our understanding of regional mortgage banking dynamics.
People
Joe Lickteig
Founder & President
With 20+ years in mortgage banking recruitment, Joe leads searches for executive roles while maintaining direct client communication. His consultative approach and industry knowledge have placed leaders at institutions like TD Bank and Veterans United.
Jim
Senior Recruiter
Jim specializes in mortgage production and operations recruitment, leveraging long-term industry relationships. He coordinates interview processes and provides candidate evaluations, working closely with management teams during hiring negotiations.
Questions
What mortgage banking roles do you specialize in?
We focus on leadership positions including executives, department heads, and specialized roles in mortgage production, operations, and mergers & acquisitions.
How does your search process work?
Our hybrid retained-contingent model combines relationship-based networking with modern technology, including detailed candidate assessments and transparent feedback throughout the process.
Do you work with national institutions?
Yes, we serve financial organizations nationwide, including major banks and mortgage companies like TD Bank and Veterans United Home Loans.
What makes your service different?
Our 20+ years of industry experience, transparent communication, and personalized approach distinguish us from traditional recruitment agencies.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct in-depth interviews, verify industry experience, and provide honest evaluations to match candidates' skills with organizational needs.