Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer [REMOTE - Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ]
Job Description
Position Overview
Zippy was founded with one mission: to make getting a loan for a manufactured home simple, fast, and fully online.
Focused exclusively on manufactured home loans, Zippy leverages cutting‐edge technology to streamline the lending process,
helping consumers achieve affordable, eco-friendly, and stylish housing. With headquarters in Dallas, TX and offices in Tempe, AZ,
our remote-first team spans across multiple cities including Dallas, Houston, and Philadelphia. At Zippy, our commitment is to finance happiness
and improve financial outcomes for homebuyers nationwide.
As a Zippy Guide (Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer), you will transform the manufactured home financing experience by guiding homebuyers through a
transparent, efficient, and supportive process. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvements in our internal processes and help expand
access to affordable homeownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate consumer loans – take applications, collect conditions, and prepare loan files for underwriting decisions.
- Communicate effectively – engage with applicants via phone, chat, email, and text.
- Share best practices – contribute insights, lessons learned, and challenges to a growing team of MLOs.
- Provide feedback to engineering – advocate for business and consumer needs to continuously improve Zippy's technology.
- Optimize internal processes – focus on efficiency, risk management, and delivering best-in-class consumer outcomes.
- Manage risk – act as the front line for risk decision-making on new loans.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in loan production, ideally in housing-related lending.
- Must be a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in relevant states—or willing to obtain the license.
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools.
- Strong communication skills with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal abilities.
- Self-starter capable of working proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Consumer-first mentality, adaptability, and a collaborative, innovative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are highly desirable.
- Insurance Agent License in relevant states.
- Preference for candidates located within 75 miles of Dallas, TX.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary with potential annual bonuses and variable pay.
- Equity for All: Receive equity in the company to share in Zippy’s growth and achievements.
- Remote Work: Benefit from the flexibility of a dynamic, remote-first work environment.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance along with company-subsidized STD, LTD, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage expenses with medical & dependent care FSAs.
- Training & Licensing Support: Invest in your professional growth with ongoing training resources.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO to help you recharge.
- Wellbeing Programs & Parental Leave: Enjoy access to various wellbeing resources and paid leave to support your family.
- No Meeting Wednesdays: Take a mid-week break to focus and recharge.
- Vibrant Slack Community & Career Growth: Connect with colleagues and grow your career within a supportive culture.