Remote Mortgage Loan Officer
Job Summary
As a purchase-focused Mortgage Loan Officer, you will originate home loans for customers within the Zillow ecosystem. You will manage the loan process from application through closing while delivering a best-in-class customer experience. The role requires operating effectively in either a high-volume, digitally driven or a relationship-based model.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchase mortgage loans from application to closing
- Convert leads into funded loans via proactive consultation
- Maintain active pipeline and meet productivity KPIs
- Collaborate with processing, underwriting, and closing teams
- Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain professional licensing
Required Skills
- 3+ years mortgage origination experience
- Active NMLS state or federal bank license
- Expertise in purchase transactions
- Proficiency in CRM and Loan Origination Systems
- Strong consultative sales and communication skills
Job Details
### 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.
### Requirements
- 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 - National Component with Uniform State Content.
- Physically located in and working remotely from Washington DC.
- Proven success originating purchase loans in either a high-volume, phone-based sales environment or an agent-centric referral model.
- 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.