Premier Loan Officer - TN Remote

Zillow Group; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm is seeking a Loan Officer to originate mortgage loans and build referral partnerships with real estate agents. This remote role requires a proven track record in mortgage origination and strong client service skills. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, multiple state licenses, and proficiency in Microsoft products. Join a dynamic team at a company redefining the home financing experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Retirement contributions and paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchase mortgage origination experience.
• Active NMLS Loan Originator with multiple state licenses.
• Proven success with purchase loans.
• Excellent knowledge of mortgage processes.

Responsibilities

• Originate mortgage loans, guiding borrowers through the process.
• Build referral relationships with top real estate agents.
• Drive integrated transactions using Zillow’s platform.
• Achieve production targets through leads and partnerships.

Skills

High-performing Loan Officer

Building referral partnerships

Client service orientation

Consultative sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

About the team At Zillow Home Loans, we’re at the forefront of revolutionizing the home financing experience. As part of our dynamic and fast-growing FinTech company, you'll help reshape how consumers buy, sell, and finance homes, all while working in a collaborative and high-energy environment. We’re a team of innovators, problem solvers, and creative individuals, pushing the boundaries of the mortgage industry. If you're looking to be part of an exciting journey and make a real impact, Zillow Home Loans is the place for you.

This role is remote with restrictions. Your designated remote location is defined as your principal place of residence, which must be physically located within the state listed above, Tennessee. You may also elect to spend some time working at a company office. Your employment is contingent upon remaining in this location; any future requests to relocate to another state are subject to Company review and approval and may be denied based upon business need.

Role responsibilities

• Originate mortgage loans, guiding borrowers through the process, ensuring compliance, and providing all vital documentation for underwriting, processing, and funding.
• Build referral relationships with top real estate agents in your market — strengthening existing partnerships while breaking 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 and setting new standards in the marketplace.
• Achieve production targets through a combination of company-provided leads and self-sourced opportunities generated from strong partner relationships.
• 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 for borrowers and agents.
• 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 to assess financing readiness and offer personalized support.
• Ensure all transactions follow applicable laws, regulations, and company guidelines.
• Maintain active licensing, complete required education/training, and stay current on regulatory changes and loan program knowledge.
• This role involves the collection, storage, and use of your voiceprints (records of speech).

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.

Who you are

• A high-performing Loan Officer with a proven track record of success.
• An entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in competitive markets and takes ownership of growth.
• Skilled at building deep referral partnerships with top real estate agents.
• Motivated by uncapped earnings and the opportunity to scale your business within Zillow’s unique ecosystem.
• Resilient, adaptable, and always looking for new ways to win.

Role Requirements

• 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 (required).
• Proven success in handling purchase loans and building referral business with real estate agents.
• Physically located in and working from Tennessee.
• 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 products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel in-market (5% of the time) to engage with agents and expand referral networks.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law. Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.