Mortgage Loan Officer

About The Opportunity

The Loan Officer is the face of Homeward Mortgage and responsible for servicing new customer opportunities being generated by the company. In doing this, you’ll own the agent and customer experience while being responsible for ensuring that all parties to the transaction remain confident and informed about their transaction. Leads will be provided to you and the main responsibility will be to engage, build, maintain the referral relationship and convert the client. As part of the team, you’ll be supported by an industry-leading team of Processors, Underwriters and Closers while collaborating with our growth team to make Homeward Mortgage the preferred home finance provider for every top agent in our markets.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In This Role, You Will:

Accountable for converting leads, driving an increase in share of wallet, consistent and transparent relationships with our agent partners and customers

Manage a pipeline of homebuyers and agents, ensuring they receive top service and exceptional responsiveness

Deliver a world class mortgage experience with excellent service

Quarterback your transaction team to ensure status updates are communicated to internal teams, agent partners and homebuyers in a timely manner, ensuring they are up to date on file status and well equipped to navigate any unique circumstances

Originate agency conforming, FHA, VA, and jumbo residential mortgage loans

Quote interest rates, structure and restructure loans

Collaborate with internal teams to creatively solution for challenging underwriting scenarios

What You’ll Bring:

6+ years of experience originating FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA and Non-Conforming (Jumbo) mortgages

Expert knowledge of Desktop Underwriter (DU) and purchase mortgages

Superior customer services skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong phone sales skills

Strong time-management and project management skills

Sales mentality and drive to grow your business and relationships

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high production environment

The initiative to build something new

NMLS licensed held in one or more of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington

Pay & Benefits:

Compensation: Average OTE expected to be $150K+

Remote-first environment (our Headquarters are in Austin, TX)

Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee

401(k) employer contribution match

Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year

Generous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks

See more about how Homeward takes care of our team by providing a generous package of benefits here.