Mortgage Loan Officer

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. About the Opportunity The Loan Officer is the face of Homeward Mortgage and responsible for servicing new customer opportunities generated by the company. You’ll own the agent and customer experience, ensuring all parties to the transaction remain confident and informed. Leads will be provided to you, and you will engage, build, and maintain referral relationships to convert clients. You will collaborate with Processors, Underwriters, Closers and 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 Convert leads and drive an increase in share of wallet while maintaining consistent and transparent relationships with 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. Serve as the quarterback of 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 and structure and restructure loans. Collaborate with internal teams to creatively solve 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 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. Initiative to build something new. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑production environment. NMLS license 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 (Headquarters 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. Value‑Driven Employee Experience

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CALM FOCUS

We work in tech and build solutions for real estate. Both are fast‑paced and stressful industries. By focusing on the larger objective rather than rushing from one task to the next, we can create solutions our customers love.

ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM

Big problems require big solutions. We look at our customers’ experiences holistically and recognize that solving them requires collaboration across teams and our three affiliate companies—Homeward, Homeward Mortgage, and Homeward Title. #J-18808-Ljbffr Homeward