Jim Collier, Nations Lending‘s Executive Vice President of Operations, is responsible for oversight of the mortgage loan fulfillment process. As well as overseeing the processing, underwriting, closing, and disclosures departments, Jim will collaborate with the Leadership team on new products, from selection to adoption and training.
Jim joined Nations Lending in 2019, with more than 25 years of operational mortgage experience, most recently serving as EVP of Fulfillment Operations at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Jim executed on a heavily focused purchase business, successfully streamlining operational platforms and processes, which in turn, established superior results in customer service and employee satisfaction.

Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Averett University, believing he’d one day work for the U.S. Department of the Interior. An introduction into the financial services industry lead to his start, and ensuing success in the mortgage lending business. Jim lives in suburban Cleveland where he spends time with his wife, as they enjoy supporting their two daughters’ sporting activities.