Mortgage Licensing Specialist - $50/hour - Flex Schedule - 80 to 100 total hours per year

As a Mortgage Licensing Specialist at HomeLight, your primary responsibility will be to act as the Mortgage Loan Originator on record for the state of Missouri. This involves supporting our Buy Before You Sell program and ensuring that all licensing requirements are met efficiently. You will coordinate with internal teams, work with the compliance department, and act as a liaison with regulators. You will also need to maintain a flexible working schedule, dedicating about 80 to 100 hours per year to this role.

No prior experience in this field is required to become a Mortgage Licensing Specialist at HomeLight, as we provide comprehensive training. However, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Additionally, a willingness to complete ongoing education as mandated by state requirements will be necessary to stay compliant and maintain your licensing status.

The work schedule for a Mortgage Licensing Specialist at HomeLight is quite flexible. You can expect to work approximately 80 to 100 hours per year, which allows for an ideal work-life balance. Occasional office attendance may be required, depending on specific tasks and requirements.

Training for a Mortgage Licensing Specialist at HomeLight includes guidance on the licensing process, regulatory compliance, and internal team coordination. We support you in obtaining and renewing your mortgage loan originator license, covering costs such as class hours and licensing fees. This comprehensive training ensures you are fully prepared to perform your duties efficiently.

HomeLight is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prioritize creating a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, ensuring everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive and succeed within our organization.

An ideal response would showcase your understanding that a Mortgage Licensing Specialist acts as the Mortgage Loan Originator for a company, ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements. Highlight your ability to coordinate effectively with various departments and manage regulatory relationships.

Discuss skills such as excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication. Explain how these skills will help you manage licensing requirements and work collaboratively with internal teams and regulators.

Explain that your approach involves careful planning, prioritization, and proactive communication with teams. Emphasize your commitment to staying organized and your experience managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Share your knowledge about HomeLight's mission to simplify real estate transactions and its innovative approach to connecting homebuyers with agents. Acknowledge the company’s commitment to providing a seamless experience and how it aligns with your career goals.

Focus on your eagerness to learn and grow in the real estate industry. Mention how HomeLight’s values resonate with you, particularly their emphasis on innovative solutions and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Provide a specific example highlighting your teamwork skills, your role within the group, and how collaboration led to successful outcomes. Emphasize communication and responsibility in achieving goals together.

Talk about your method of breaking tasks down into actionable steps, using tools to help manage your workload, and regularly reassessing priorities to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.

Outline a strategy that includes researching the specific requirement, reaching out to more experienced colleagues or compliance departments for clarity, and ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding before proceeding.

Describe your approach to double-checking your work, using checklists, and possibly implementing peer reviews to minimize mistakes and ensure that all compliance documents are accurately completed.

Share your thoughts on the increasing role of technology in automating processes and enhancing customer experience in real estate. Highlight trends you see evolving, such as digital transactions and improved data analysis influencing decision-making.