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Zillow, Inc. is hiring a Junior Underwriter

About the Role

This position supports the underwriting process by reviewing borrower information, ensuring compliance with lending guidelines, and collaborating with internal teams to facilitate timely loan decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Review loan applications and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy
  • Verify employment, income, and asset details using third-party tools and direct verification methods
  • Assess credit reports and identify potential risk factors
  • Collaborate with loan officers and processors to resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
  • Prepare underwriting decision packages for senior review
  • Maintain accurate records within loan management systems
  • Monitor loan files for missing or outdated information
  • Communicate with borrowers and partners to obtain additional documentation
  • Support quality control audits and process improvement initiatives
  • Stay current with changes in lending regulations and underwriting guidelines
  • Escalate complex cases to senior underwriters when necessary
  • Assist in onboarding new team members with procedural guidance
  • Meet productivity and accuracy benchmarks consistently
  • Participate in team meetings and training sessions

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in a high-volume mortgage environment
  • Working knowledge of automated valuation models
  • Exposure to quality assurance or underwriting audit processes
  • Understanding of homeownership assistance programs
  • Experience with cloud-based collaboration tools

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Part of the mortgage operations team focused on streamlining home financing

What We Build

We create technology that simplifies the home financing journey by integrating data-driven underwriting tools with human expertise to improve speed and accuracy for borrowers.

Our Culture

We value transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering an environment where team members are empowered to innovate and grow professionally.

Not available

Required Skills
Mortgage Industry KnowledgeLoan UnderwritingDocument AnalysisCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEncompass SoftwareMathematical ReasoningAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsFinancial Documentation Review Mortgage Industry KnowledgeLoan UnderwritingDocument AnalysisCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEncompass SoftwareMathematical ReasoningAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsFinancial Documentation Review
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Zillow, Inc.
Zillow is the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., helping customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence.
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Posted 6 months ago