Remote Mortgage Loan Originator Jobs
Remote Mortgage Loan Originator jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first lenders and distributed mortgage teams posting openings for licensed originators who can build pipelines and close loans without a physical branch. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fifth Third Bank and HighTechLending. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
Performs a wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgage loans for outside referrals. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales and cross-selling objectives. Assumes overall responsibility for the residential mortgage loan from application to closing.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
- Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage Company's policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines.
- Follow defined protocol for escalation exceptions.
- Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
- Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses and transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
- Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
- Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
- Communicate with branches and/or applicants of providing timely updates and progress reports.
- Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicant's and support staff's expectations.
- Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent mandatory. Four-year college degree preferred.
- Knowledge of conventional and/or government lending guidelines.
- Knowledge of residential mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
- Knowledge of federal lending regulations governing real estate lending.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.
- Proven computer skills.
- Basic sales technique skills.
- Strong desire to excel in a competitive environment.
- This position requires S.A.F.E. Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.
Mortgage Loan Originator - Northern California
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
Compensation for this position is largely incentive-based. Incentive compensation is combined with either a base salary or a draw to determine total cash compensation, and incentive compensation is based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. More information can be obtained upon request.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION: Virtual, California 00000
Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Who's Hiring
- Fifth Third Bank5

- HighTechLending1

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mortgage loan originator jobs.
- Active NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator license in the applicable state
- Proven residential mortgage origination experience with documented closed loan volume
- Proficiency with loan origination software such as Encompass or Byte
- Working knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loan guidelines
- Established referral network with real estate agents or other professional partners
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Tips for Your Remote Mortgage Loan Originator Job Search
Highlight your remote pipeline management tools
Remote mortgage lenders want to see that you already work inside digital origination platforms and CRMs. Name the specific tools you use to manage borrower files, track applications, and move loans from submission to close without in-person handoffs.
Show async communication wins in your resume
Remote origination runs on written communication. Pull concrete examples from your history where you moved a borrower through the process entirely over email, video, or messaging. Hiring managers at distributed teams treat this as direct evidence you can perform in a remote setup.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mortgage loan originator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your license, experience level, and preferred loan type and apply directly without sifting through mixed results.
Lead your cover letter with self-direction proof
Remote lenders read cover letters to assess whether you need supervision or can own your pipeline independently. Open with a specific metric, a funding volume you hit, or a workflow you built on your own. That framing answers their core remote-hiring question before the interview.
Prepare for remote interview scenarios around borrower communication
Expect remote hiring panels to run scenario questions on how you handle a stalled borrower relationship or a complex file entirely through digital channels. Practice walking through your actual async process, the tools you rely on, and how you keep borrowers engaged when you can't meet in person.
Remote Mortgage Loan Originator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mortgage loan originator job?
Remote mortgage loan originator roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-directed pipeline management and strong written communication from day one. Remote-first lenders and distributed teams screen heavily for async skills, CRM proficiency, and the ability to guide borrowers through the process without in-person meetings. A clean history of closed loans, familiarity with digital mortgage platforms, and a current state license give you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote mortgage loan originators?
Companies hiring remote mortgage loan originators right now include Fifth Third Bank and HighTechLending, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote openings concentrate at digital-first mortgage lenders, fintech-backed home finance platforms, and distributed financial services teams that have built fully remote origination workflows.
Can you get a remote mortgage loan originator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level originator roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage your pipeline and borrower relationships independently from the start. Digital-first lenders and online mortgage companies are the most likely to post remote junior openings. Showing a completed pre-licensure course, NMLS registration, and any experience in customer-facing financial services can open the door when direct origination experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote mortgage loan originator jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weight your NMLS license, state registration, and demonstrated ability to originate and close loans far more heavily than a degree. A strong record of funded loans, proficiency with digital mortgage platforms, and the communication skills to guide borrowers entirely online will carry more weight with most remote lenders than your educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote mortgage loan originators?
Most remote mortgage loan originator openings sit in Banking & Financial Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors hire mortgage loan originators remotely because their distributed team structures and digital-first lending workflows allow the full origination process to run without a physical office.
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