Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer [REMOTE - Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ]

Zippy, Inc12 months ago
United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$85,000-$95,000 Annually

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.

Required Skills

Process Improvement
Customer Service
Underwriting
Loan Origination
Microsoft Office
Effective Communication
Risk Management