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Mortgage Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Large banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage companies regularly file LCAs for these roles. Your employer must certify prevailing wage compliance before USCIS can approve the petition.
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Team Overview
TransUnion’s Financial Services team helps mortgage lenders, servicers, investors, and other ecosystem participants use data, analytics, and technology to make more informed decisions across the customer lifecycle. The Financial Services – Mortgage team connects market, customer, competitive, and regulatory insights with TransUnion’s product, sales, marketing, and analytics capabilities to shape strategy and accelerate growth in the U.S. mortgage market. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Mortgage and Auto Finance.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
- Lead the development, communication, and execution of the three-year strategic and operating plan for TransUnion’s U.S. Mortgage business, translating market priorities into measurable growth objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new go-to-market opportunities, products, services, partnerships, and business models across the mortgage ecosystem.
- Build a fact-based view of market size, customer needs, competitive dynamics, consumer behavior, economic conditions, technology shifts, and regulatory developments to guide investment and portfolio decisions.
- Lead and partner with key internal and external stakeholders to anticipate mortgage-related news, regulatory developments, market analysis, and other market shifts; assess their implications for TransUnion; and adapt the company’s mortgage strategy, priorities, and market response accordingly.
- Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, Analytics, Finance, Technology, and other teams to convert strategic priorities into market engagement plans and coordinated execution.
- Develop business cases, financial scenarios, and test-and-learn pilots that validate key hypotheses, quantify opportunity, and inform commercialization decisions.
- Lead primary research, including voice-of-customer interviews, advisory boards, focus groups, and engagement with key mortgage industry participants.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, customers, and business partners by presenting clear recommendations, executive-ready narratives, and decision frameworks grounded in market and data analysis.
- Represent TransUnion as a mortgage industry thought leader through client engagement, industry forums, conferences, and TransUnion-sponsored events.
- Manage a portfolio of short-term growth initiatives and longer-term transformational opportunities, ensuring clear scope, governance, milestones, stakeholder communication, and measurable outcomes.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing mortgage team while establishing priorities and promoting effective cross-functional collaboration.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
- 15 or more years of experience in market strategy, business management, strategic planning, corporate strategy, or a related discipline, with demonstrated success translating insights into growth initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of the U.S. mortgage ecosystem and its participants, customer needs, economics, regulatory environment, capital markets, and emerging trends, applied to strategic planning and go-to-market decisions.
- Experience leading teams and complex cross-functional initiatives, including developing talent, influencing without direct authority, and aligning senior stakeholders around priorities.
- Experience working with and presenting to senior executives and external customers, with the ability to simplify complex findings into clear recommendations and compelling business narratives.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in business, finance, economics, marketing, strategy, or a related field. MBA preferred.
Required Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and synthesis of complex data sets.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint for creating executive- and client-ready presentations, strategic narratives, and decision materials.
- Proficiency in credit risk management and consumer credit modeling principles.
- Working proficiency with market research, customer insight, and data visualization tools used to identify trends and communicate actionable findings.
Preferred Skills
- Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, marketing, strategy, or a related field.
- Experience in strategy consulting, financial services, credit risk, data and analytics, or mortgage technology.
- Experience designing and conducting primary market research, including voice-of-customer interviews and advisory boards.
- Experience developing new product concepts, commercialization plans, and test-and-learn pilots.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15–20% for customer meetings, internal collaboration, and industry events.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.
For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short- and long-term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance to plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
Pay Scale Information:
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $193,500.00 - $353,250.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
The application window for this job posting is estimated to close on 11/08/2026. Job postings may come down early or be extended due to business need or volume of applicants.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development—while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
VP, Strategic Planning
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to mortgage lending work. Finance, economics, and business administration typically satisfy this. A degree in an unrelated field increases RFE risk, so gather transcripts and course records before applying.
Target banks enrolled in E-Verify
Federal contractors and FDIC-supervised institutions are often required to use E-Verify, which signals established foreign national hiring processes. These employers tend to have immigration counsel on retainer, making H-1B sponsorship a smoother ask during offer negotiations.
Search LCA filings for your exact job title
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for Mortgage Specialist roles. This shows you which companies have already committed to the prevailing wage certification process, cutting your research time significantly.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting
Run your metro area and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your location. Accepting below that figure means your employer's LCA won't certify.
Address the NMLS licensing gap early
Most Mortgage Specialist roles require a state NMLS license, which demands a Social Security Number. Clarify with your employer whether the role can begin unlicensed during H-1B processing or if they'll sponsor you after you secure work authorization and can apply.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing on I-129 petitions for a faster adjudication decision. If your employer has a specific onboarding date tied to a loan pipeline or team opening, premium processing reduces the risk of missing that window.
H-1B Visa Mortgage Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mortgage Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can qualify, but USCIS evaluates each petition individually. The role must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like finance, economics, or accounting. Generic sales-oriented mortgage roles that accept any degree are more vulnerable to specialty occupation challenges. Roles at banks or financial institutions with structured analyst or advisory functions tend to have stronger qualification arguments.
Can I work as a Mortgage Specialist on H-1B if I need an NMLS license?
You can be hired and onboarded in support or analytical functions while your H-1B petition is pending, but most licensed origination work requires a valid NMLS license tied to a Social Security Number. Once your H-1B is approved and you have work authorization, you can apply for state licensure. Confirm with your employer which tasks are permissible before your license is active.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Mortgage Specialist roles?
National and regional banks, credit unions, non-bank mortgage lenders, and financial holding companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Employers with dedicated immigration programs and in-house legal teams process petitions more efficiently. Use Migrate Mate to browse Mortgage Specialist roles filtered by verified LCA filing history, so you're only targeting employers with a demonstrated track record of sponsorship.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Mortgage Specialist H-1B offers?
Before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Prevailing wages for mortgage roles vary significantly by metro area. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm compliance.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer closes a branch or exits the mortgage market?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition using the portability provisions under AC21, allowing you to start work once the transfer petition is filed and receipted. Acting within the 60-day window is critical to preserving your status.