Loan Officer Development Program (Irvine, CA)

About The Team

At Zillow Home Loans, we’re at the forefront of revolutionizing the home financing experience. As part of our dynamic and fast-growing FinTech company, you'll help reshape how consumers buy, sell, and finance homes, all while working in a collaborative and high-energy environment!

In the Loan Officer Development Program within Zillow Home Loans' Premier Team, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-energy group focused on helping homebuyers navigate one of life’s biggest milestones — purchasing a home. The Premier Team supports Zillow’s mission to make home buying and financing easier, more transparent, and more accessible for all.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to launch or grow your mortgage career while contributing directly to Zillow’s mission of transforming the home buying journey. You’ll gain hands-on experience in mortgage origination, lead management, and customer engagement — all while being part of a supportive, in-office team that values learning, collaboration, and excellence.

You’ll partner with our Premier Loan Officers to provide a seamless loan origination process while helping to deliver a world-class customer experience. You’ll engage directly with borrowers and real estate agents to provide timely, high-quality support throughout the mortgage journey. Activities include, but are not limited, to responding to borrower and agent inquiries, completing timely follow-ups, and accurately inputting contracts and documentation.

This role is ideal for individuals who are motivated by meaningful work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to build a career in the mortgage industry — with the goal of transitioning into a Loan Officer role within 4 months of starting.

Who you are

• 1+ year of experience in sales, customer service, or other client-facing roles; mortgage or financial services experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to customers and real estate agents.
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn complex processes and systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems, and other relevant tools.
• Customer-centric mindset with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Comfortable working in-office full-time in Irvine, CA for hands-on collaboration and training.

Qualifications

• Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m PST
• Must obtain a SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator license within 90 days of hire (licensing support and training provided).

Pay & Schedule

The standard base pay range for this role is $28.70 - $45.90 hourly. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.