Responsibilities
- Originate consumer loans – Take applications, set process expectations, and prepare loan files for successful handoffs.
- Communicate effectively – Engage with applicants and partners via phone, email, and text.
- Share best practices – Contribute insights, lessons learned, and challenges to a growing team of MLOs.
- Provide feedback to engineering – Advocate for business and consumer needs to continuously improve Zippy’s technology.
- Optimize internal processes – Focus on efficiency, risk management, and delivering best-in-class consumer outcomes.
- Manage risk – Act as the front line for risk decision-making on new loans.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in mortgage or equity sales.
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in relevant states (or willingness to obtain).
- Tech-savvy – Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools.
- Strong communication skills – Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter – Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Education – Undergraduate degree or extended relevant work experience.
Nice to Have
- Insurance Agent License in relevant states (optional).
- Strong preference for candidates located within 75 miles of Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with the potential for annual bonuses and variable pay, depending on your skills and experience.
- Equity for All: As a part of our commitment to shared success, all employees receive equity in the company, allowing you to share in the growth and achievements of Zippy.
- Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-subsidized benefits like STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of medical & dependent care FSAs to help manage your expenses.
- Training & Licensing Support: We invest in your professional growth with resources for training and licensing.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous PTO—and we encourage you to use it!
- Wellbeing Programs: Access a variety of wellbeing resources, including Headspace, Gympass+, Fetch, Spring Health, SoFi, Perkspot, Ladder, and more through our Sequoia Wellbeing Programs.
- Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
- No Meeting Wednesdays: Enjoy a mid-week break from meetings to focus and recharge.
- Vibrant Slack Community: Engage with colleagues in our lively remote Slack community, featuring fun channels that connect people around shared interests like travel, pets, sports, food, and more.
- Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within, offering you opportunities to grow your career with us.
Additional Information
- While many of our interviews are conducted virtually, all applicants should be prepared to potentially meet in person as part of the process.
- As a participating employer, we will use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
- Please note that we are currently only hiring candidates who reside in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Applicants that do not reside in the bolded states will be rejected.
