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Mortgage Loan Officer

Ownwell

Austin, TXFull-time$35–40K/yrPosted 8mo agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$35–40K/yr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Texas Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) License Through NMLS

Job overview

Ownwell is hiring a Mortgage Loan Officer. Ownwell is seeking a Texas-licensed Mortgage Loan Officer to originate residential mortgage loans under Ownwell’s Texas Mortgage Broker License. This role involves working directly with inbound customers and referral partners, guiding borrowers through refinance and purchase transactions, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a high-integrity, consultative originator who wants to help build and modernize the mortgage experience through technology and data.

Key focus areas include Originate residential mortgage loans (refinance and purchase) in Texas, Work inbound leads from Ownwell’s homeowner platform and partner channels, and Guide borrowers through the full loan lifecycle: pre-qualification → application → processing → closing.

Successful candidates bring Texas MLO License, 2+ Years Mortgage Origination Experience, and Continuing Education Annually. Important skills include Originate Residential Mortgage Loans, Guide Borrowers Through Loan Lifecycle, Collect And Review Borrower Documentation, Ensure Compliance With Texas SML And NMLS Regulations, Maintain Accurate Loan Files, and CRM Documentation. Preferred (not required): Refinance Pipelines, Working Inbound Or Fintech-Driven Leads, Mortgage CRMs, and LOS Platforms.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Originate Residential Mortgage LoansGuide Borrowers Through Loan LifecycleCollect and Review Borrower DocumentationEnsure Compliance With Texas SML and NMLS RegulationsMaintain Accurate Loan FilesCRM DocumentationCoordinate With Processors, Underwriters, Title Companies, and Real Estate PartnersEducate Customers on Loan Options, Rates, Fees, and Closing CostsMeet Production, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction TargetsStrong Understanding of Mortgage ProductsCommunicationCustomer-Facing SkillsAttention to ComplianceAttention to DocumentationAccuracyManage Multiple Active Loan Files SimultaneouslyWorking in a Tech-Enabled, Fast-Moving Startup EnvironmentRefinance PipelinesWorking Inbound or Fintech-Driven LeadsMortgage CRMsLOS PlatformsEncompassBlendFloify

Qualifications

Active Texas Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) License Through NMLS2 Years of Experience as MLOMaintain Continuing Education AnnuallyMaintain Good Standing With Texas SML and NMLS2+ Years Mortgage Origination Experience

Full job description

Company Background Ownwell helps property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate. Our proprietary software automatically identifies property owners that are overpaying on real estate expenses, and recently launched a new Insurance Division! We then manage the end-to-end process of reducing insurance expense for homeowners through getting the absolute best rate possible.

We’re dedicated to making the costs of property ownership more transparent and equitable, especially insurance. We believe that regardless of status or level of real estate expertise, everyone should have access to the information, tools, and resources to manage their real estate with confidence.

Ownwell is well-funded and venture-backed by some of the best investors in the world. Our customer base has grown by more than 1000% year-over-year with exceptional feedback demonstrating clear product market fit. We are looking for driven and passionate team members who thrive in a collaborative, positive culture where we all win together. If this sounds like the place for you, come help us change the way everyday homeowners manage their real estate across the country.

Our Culture People are our superpower! Centered in everything we do is a true sense of team. We listen and we learn from each other. We are on this rocketship together and embrace a fast-paced, truly collaborative environment. We are here to win as a team and as a company.

We’ve brought together General Appraisers, Certified Public Accountants, Property Tax Consultants, Data scientists, PhDs, best-in-class customer support representatives, and more to deliver top results for our customers.

Our core values are our guiding principles in everything we do

Customer Obsession

Take Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Go Far Together

Accelerate Innovation

Role Overview Ownwell is seeking a Texas-licensed ready Mortgage Loan Officer to originate residential mortgage loans under Ownwell’s Texas Mortgage Broker License. You will work directly with warm inbound customers from our existing homeowner base and referral partners, guiding borrowers through refinance and purchase transactions while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This role is ideal for a high-integrity, consultative originator who wants to help build and modernize the mortgage experience through technology and data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Originate residential mortgage loans (refinance and purchase) in Texas

  • Work inbound leads from Ownwell’s homeowner platform and partner channels

  • Guide borrowers through the full loan lifecycle: pre-qualification → application → processing → closing

  • Collect and review borrower documentation (income, assets, credit, property)

  • Ensure compliance with Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (SML) and NMLS regulations

  • Maintain accurate loan files and CRM documentation

  • Coordinate with processors, underwriters, title companies, and real estate partners

  • Educate customers on loan options, rates, fees, and closing costs

  • Meet production, quality, and customer satisfaction targets

Licensing & Compliance Requirements

  • Must hold an active Texas Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license through NMLS with at least 2 years of experience

  • Will be sponsored under Ownwell’s Texas Mortgage Broker License

  • Maintain continuing education annually

  • Maintain good standing with Texas SML and NMLS

Required Qualifications

  • Must hold an active Texas Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license with a minimum of 2 years of continuous licensing and origination experience

  • Strong understanding of mortgage products (conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo)

  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

  • High attention to compliance, documentation, and accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple active loan files simultaneously

  • Comfortable working in a tech-enabled, fast-moving startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Texas MLO license (NMLS)

  • 2+ years mortgage origination experience

  • Experience with refinance pipelines

  • Prior experience working inbound or fintech-driven leads

  • Familiarity with mortgage CRMs and LOS platforms is preferred (Encompass, Blend, Floify, etc.)

Ownwell's vision is to democratize access to real estate expertise. When we say we want to provide access, we mean providing access to everyone. To do that well, we need a team that's broadly representative. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Ownwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status.

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