[Hiring] Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator @Zippy

Role Description

As a Zippy Guide (Loan Officer), you’ll play a crucial role in transforming the manufactured home financing experience. By leveraging Zippy’s technology-driven approach, you’ll help homebuyers navigate the loan process with transparency, efficiency, and care. This role goes beyond traditional loan origination as you’ll be a trusted guide for consumers, a key contributor to internal process improvements, and an advocate for expanding access to affordable homeownership.

• Originate consumer loans – Take applications, set process expectations, and prepare loan files for successful handoffs.
• Communicate effectively – Engage with applicants and partners via phone, 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mortgage or equity sales.
• Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in relevant states (or willingness to obtain).
• Insurance Agent License in relevant states (optional).
• Tech-savvy – Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools.
• Strong communication skills – Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter – Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Education – Undergraduate degree or extended relevant work experience.
• Strong preference for candidates located within 75 miles of Dallas, TX.

Requirements

• Consumer-first mentality – Committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for homebuyers.
• Adaptability – Comfortable navigating an evolving environment as our technology and business scale.
• Collaborative & innovative – Works well with others and brings creative problem-solving to the table.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with the potential for annual bonuses and variable pay, depending on your skills and experience.
• Equity for All: As a part of our commitment to shared success, all employees receive equity in the company, allowing you to share in the growth and achievements of Zippy.
• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-subsidized benefits like STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of medical & dependent care FSAs to help manage your expenses.
• Training & Licensing Support: We invest in your professional growth with resources for training and licensing.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous PTO—and we encourage you to use it!
• Wellbeing Programs: Access a variety of wellbeing resources, including Headspace, Gympass+, Fetch, Spring Health, SoFi, Perkspot, Ladder, and more through our Sequoia Wellbeing Programs.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
• No Meeting Wednesdays: Enjoy a mid-week break from meetings to focus and recharge.
• Vibrant Slack Community: Engage with colleagues in our lively remote Slack community, featuring fun channels that connect people around shared interests like travel, pets, sports, food, and more.
• Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within, offering you opportunities to grow your career with us.