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:
3+ 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 and benefits:
Compensation range: $14.41/hr + Commission
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 benefitshere .