Mortgage Loan Officer - Homeward

About Homeward

Homeward takes the “what ifs” out of homebuying by creating financial products that give buyers and sellers certainty and convenience. We’re a fast-paced, remote-first real estate startup that partners with real estate agents to offer innovative products and services, helping clients buy with cash, sell with certainty, and time their move, regardless of the market.

Founder and CEO Tim Heyl, owner of one of the fastest-growing agent teams in the country, started Homeward in 2018 to fix the antiquated and broken real estate process. Today, we offer bundled cash offers, mortgage, and title services in 13 states, enabling buyers and sellers to move with certainty and convenience.

We’re a fully remote company with a diverse team spread across several countries, grounded in three core values: The Golden Rule, One Team One Dream, and Calm Focus.

About The Opportunity

The Loan Officer is the face of Homeward Mortgage and responsible for servicing new customer opportunities generated by the company. In doing this, you’ll own the agent and customer experience while ensuring that all parties to the transaction remain confident and informed. Leads will be provided to you, with the main responsibility being to engage, build, and maintain referral relationships and convert clients.

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 top agents across our markets.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In This Role, You Will:

• Convert leads and drive an increase in share of wallet while maintaining consistent, transparent relationships with agent partners and customers
• Manage a pipeline of homebuyers and agents, delivering top-tier 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
• Originate agency conforming, FHA, VA, and jumbo residential mortgage loans
• Quote interest rates, structure, and restructure loans
• Collaborate with internal teams to creatively find solutions 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 service and strong phone sales skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional time-management and project management skills
• Strong sales mentality and a drive to grow your business and relationships
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-production environment
• Initiative and drive to build something new
• Active NMLS license held in one or more of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: Average OTE expected to be $150K+
• Remote-first work environment (Headquarters in Austin, TX)
• Stock option grant for every full-time employee
• 401(k) employer contribution match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 20 days of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays annually
• Up to 14 weeks of generous paid parental leave