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Remote Mortgage Loan Officer (Chicago, IL)
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What they do
A Mortgage Loan Officer assists customers who apply for loans, and solicits loan applications on behalf of a bank, mortgage broker or credit union. Provides information on types of loans available, gathers financial and credit information needed to evaluate loan applications; guides the application and approval process. May partner with real estate agents to offer financing information to potential home buyers. May sell mortgage loans on commission.
$54,116 / year median in the U.S.
-27% projected decline
Job Description
Mortgage Loan Officers at Zillow Home Loans, drive their success through one of two specialized lending teams. One team leverages a high volume, lead driven, phone-based environment for Loan Officers who excel at high-frequency conversion and scaling customer relationships quickly.
The other team focuses on a consultative, market-based model for those who thrive on building long-term strategic partnerships with Zillow Preferred Agents.
Both teams are core to our purchase-focused mission and are equally backed by Zillow's industry-leading technology, brand, centralized operations, and leadership support. Whether you find your edge in data-driven, lead-responsive execution or in nurturing a local professional network, both paths offer a high-impact career within the Zillow ecosystem. About the roleThis is an opportunity to grow your career as a purchase-focused Mortgage Loan Officeroriginating home loans for customers introduced through Zillow's ecosystem. You'll guide borrowers from first contact through funding while delivering a best-in-class customer experience. Based on your background and strengths, you may operate in either a high-volume, digitally driven environment or a relationship-based, market-focused model. Success in this role comes from responsiveness, execution, and performance in a structured, metrics-driven organization-supported by Zillow's brand, platform, and operational scale.
You Will Get To:
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.
This role involves the collection, storage, and use of your voiceprints (records of speech) for operational and compliance purposes.
In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role are eligible for incentive compensation. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
This role has been categorized as a Remote position. \