Junior Underwriter

About the team

Zillow Home Loans provides customers with a streamlined option for their home financing needs. By utilizing Zillow's home-buying expertise and cutting-edge technology, we’re working to create an easier, smoother ‘check-out’ experience in the real estate transaction.

About the role

The Junior Underwriter will be responsible for supporting the Underwriting department with all capacities.

You Will Get To:

• Assist with gathering all required information to distribute new loans to applicable underwriting staff

• Keep submittals, re-submittals, and underwriters organized to meet turn times

• Submits loans to investors where applicable

• Review resubmitted files and documents as needed

• Communicate effectively and professionally with underwriting staff and management

• Sign off on underwriting loan conditions according to underwriting guidelines

• Assist underwriting management on assignments and projects

• Assist with underwriting a small number of loans under the supervision and the second sign

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $24.80 - $39.60 hourly. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $23.60 - $37.60 hourly. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• At least one year recent experience in the mortgage industry

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong Encompass experience preferred

• General Knowledge of mortgage industry terminology

• Excellent time management and organization skills to effectively prioritize multiple objectives and achieve volume goals.

• Strong analytical and auditing skills along with a firm grasp of mathematical concepts

Transferable Skills

Here at Zillow - we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through 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 you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's 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 industry—and your career—forward, 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, citizens