Premier Loan Officer

About the team

About the role

As a Premier Loan Officer with Zillow Home Loans (ZHL) youre not just originating mortgages youre building a network within the fastest-growing channel in the industry. This role is designed for high-performing entrepreneurial Loan Officers who thrive on driving results building influential referral networks and shaping the future of integrated real estate transactions.

Youll leverage Zillows Premier Agent Network cutting-edge tools and unique integration into the customer and agent experience to expand your market presence and outpace industry growth.

This is an opportunity to scale your success within Zillows ecosystem where your drive and relationships fuel the rapid expansion of our Premier Channel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate mortgage loans guiding borrowers through the process ensuring compliance and providing all vital documentation for underwriting processing and funding.

• Build referral relationships with top real estate agents in your market strengthening existing partnerships while breaking into new high-value agent networks.

• Drive fully integrated transactions connecting customers agents and the loan process through Zillows platform.

• Be a catalyst for the rapid expansion of Zillows Premier Channel () outpacing industry benchmarks and setting new standards in the marketplace.

• Achieve production targets through a combination of company-provided leads and self-sourced opportunities generated from strong partner relationships.

• Use data-driven insights to strategically manage your pipeline ensuring efficiency and maximum conversion.

• Deliver a best-in-class customer experience through timely follow-up transparent communication and proactive problem solving.

• Stay ahead of market trends regulations and lending programs to provide tailored solutions for borrowers and agents.

• Manage leads from Premier Agent partners and cultivate new leads through strong partner relationships.

• Promptly contact borrowers upon lead receipt and follow up after the initial discovery call to assess financing readiness and offer personalized support.

• Ensure all transactions follow applicable laws regulations and company guidelines.

• Maintain active licensing complete required education/training and stay current on regulatory changes and loan program knowledge.

• This role involves the collection storage and use of your voiceprints (records of speech).

In addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role are eligible for incentive compensation. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience performance and location.

Who you are

• A high-performing Loan Officer with a proven track record of success.

• An entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in competitive markets and takes ownership of growth.

• Skilled at building deep referral partnerships with top real estate agents.

• Motivated by uncapped earnings and the opportunity to scale your business within Zillows unique ecosystem.

• Resilient adaptable and always looking for new ways to win.

Role Requirements:

• 3 years of purchase mortgage origination experience as an active NMLS Loan Originator with multiple state licenses or a Loan Originator working under a bank license (required)

• Proven success in handling purchase loans and building referral business with real estate agents.

• Physically located in and working from Irvine CA.

• Completed the 20-hr SAFE Pre-licensing Education and passed the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test - National Component with Uniform State Content.

• Strong client service orientation and consultative sales skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills mortgage process knowledge and ability to close loans successfully.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Outlook Word Excel).

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.

• Willingness to travel in-market (5% of the time) to engage with agents and expand referral networks.

Get to know us

At Zillow were reimagining how people movethrough the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S. we help customers navigate buying selling financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether youre working in tech sales operations or design youll be part of a company thats reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025 and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care 2025 list reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative inclusive and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization your work will help drive innovation support our customers and move the industryand your careerforward together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.