Remote Purchase Mortgage Officer

Zillow Group Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Zillow Home Loans, a Zillow Group subsidiary, seeks a Mortgage Loan Officer to originate purchase loans for customers within Zillow’s ecosystem. You will guide borrowers from first contact through funding while delivering a best-in-class experience, in a remote setup limited to Tennessee residents.

The role supports both high-volume, digital and relationship-based models. Success comes from responsiveness and performance in a structured, metrics-driven environment, backed by Zillow’s platform

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mortgage origination experience with a strong emphasis on purchase transactions.
• Completion of the 20-hour CORE Pre-Licensing Education and successful passage of the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test – National Component with Uniform State Content.
• Physically located in and working remotely from Tennessee.
• Proven success originating purchase loans in either a high-volume, phone-based sales environment or an agent-centric referral model.
• Strong client service orientation with consultative sales skills and deep understanding of the mortgage process.
• Comfortable working in a structured, performance-driven environment with clearly defined KPIs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to build trust quickly.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mortgage origination

NMLS license

Consultative sales

Client service orientation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM

LOS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zillow Home Loans, a Zillow Group subsidiary, seeks a Mortgage Loan Officer to originate purchase loans for customers within Zillow’s ecosystem. You will guide borrowers from first contact through funding while delivering a best-in-class experience, in a remote setup limited to Tennessee residents.

The role supports both high-volume, digital and relationship-based models. Success comes from responsiveness and performance in a structured, metrics-driven environment, backed by Zillow’s platform