Zillow Group is looking for a Premier Loan Officer to join Zillow Home Loans in Washington DC. In this role, you will originate mortgages and build a network within the fastest-growing channel in the industry, leveraging Zillow's Premier Agent Network and tools to drive integrated transactions and expand market presence.
What You'll Do
- Originate mortgage loans, guiding borrowers through the process, ensuring compliance, and providing all vital documentation.
- Build referral relationships with top real estate agents in your market and break into new, high-value agent 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 (2024–2026), outpacing industry benchmarks.
- Achieve production targets through a combination of company-provided leads and self-sourced opportunities.
- Use data-driven insights to strategically manage your pipeline, ensuring 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 the initial discovery call.
- 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.
- Completed the 20-hr SAFE Pre-licensing Education and passed the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test - National Component with Uniform State Content.
- Physically located in and working from Washington DC.
- Proven success in handling purchase loans and building referral business with real estate agents.
- 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
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits & Compensation
- In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $12.00 - $25.00 hourly. Actual amounts will vary.
Work Mode
This is a remote position, but you must be physically located in Washington DC.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. 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.






