Remote Mortgage Loan Officer

Responsibilities: - Originate and manage purchase mortgage loans from application through closing while ensuring compliance with all requirements. - Convert company-provided purchase opportunities into funded loans through proactive follow-up and effective borrower consultation. - Build strong relationships with customers and, where applicable, with Zillow Preferred Agents and local partners. - Manage an active pipeline while meeting defined service levels, productivity metrics, and funding expectations. - Leverage Zillow's CRM, loan origination systems (LOS), and data-driven tools to manage pipeline health and customer engagement. - Partner with centralized processing, underwriting, and closing teams to move loans efficiently. - Deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience through phone, email, and text communication. - Stay current on market trends, lending programs, and regulatory requirements to provide tailored financing solutions. - Maintain active licensing, complete required education, and participate in ongoing professional development. Qualifications: - 3+ years of mortgage origination experience with a strong emphasis on purchase transactions (active NMLS Loan Originator or federal bank license). - Completion of the 20-hour CORE Pre-Licensing Education and successful passage of the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test. - Physically located in and working remotely from Illinois. - Proven success in high-volume, phone-based sales or agent-centric referral models. - Strong client service orientation with consultative sales skills. - Proficiency with CRM, LOS, and Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel). - Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.