Zillow Group is hiring a Premier Loan Officer to originate mortgage loans and build strategic referral relationships with top real estate agents within Zillow's Premier Agent Network. You will drive integrated transactions and be a catalyst for the rapid expansion of Zillow's Premier Channel, leveraging company-provided leads and your own self-sourced opportunities.
What You'll Do
- Originate mortgage loans, guiding borrowers through the process, ensuring compliance, and providing documentation for underwriting, processing, and funding.
- Build referral relationships with top real estate agents in your market, strengthening existing partnerships and breaking into new networks.
- Drive fully integrated transactions connecting customers, agents, and the loan process through Zillow’s platform.
- Be a catalyst for the rapid expansion of Zillow’s Premier Channel, outpacing industry benchmarks.
- Achieve production targets through company-provided leads and self-sourced opportunities.
- Use data-driven insights to strategically manage your pipeline for efficiency and maximum conversion.
- Deliver a best-in-class customer experience through timely follow-up, transparent communication, and proactive problem solving.
- Stay ahead of market trends, regulations, and lending programs to provide tailored solutions.
- Manage leads from Premier Agent partners and cultivate new leads through strong partner relationships.
- Promptly contact borrowers upon lead receipt and follow up after initial discovery calls.
- Ensure all transactions follow applicable laws, regulations, and company guidelines.
- Maintain active licensing, complete required education/training, and stay current on regulatory changes.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of purchase mortgage origination experience as an active NMLS Loan Originator with multiple state licenses, or a Loan Originator working under a bank license.
- Proven success in handling purchase loans and building referral business with real estate agents.
- Physically located in and working from Idaho.
- Completed the 20-hr SAFE Pre-licensing Education and passed the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test - National Component with Uniform State Content.
- Strong client service orientation and consultative sales skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, mortgage process knowledge, and ability to close loans successfully.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Willingness to travel in-market (5% of the time) to engage with agents and expand referral networks.
Nice to Have
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Team & Environment
You'll join a team of innovators, problem solvers, and creative individuals pushing the boundaries of the mortgage industry. Zillow Group is committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base pay.
Work Mode
This is a remote position requiring you to be physically located and working from Idaho.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
