Operations & Junior Underwriter Ribbon by Hurst Lending
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in DFW or Austin, TX; other qualified locations considered)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Ribbon by Hurst Lending
Hurst Lending recently acquired the assets of Ribbon Home and is relaunching the brand as Ribbon by Hurst Lending a modern platform for alternative home finance products. Our mission is to empower homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate partners with innovative lending solutions that make homeownership more accessible, flexible, and competitive.
We're building a team that combines the operational rigor of traditional mortgage lending with the agility of a fintech startup. If you're passionate about helping families achieve their housing goals while shaping the future of real estate finance, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview
We are seeking an Operations & Junior Underwriter with experience in mortgage lending operations and underwriting to help lead and refine our post-acquisition relaunch. The ideal candidate will play a role supporting workflows, ensuring compliance, managing pipelines, and underwriting our alternative financing products including Buy Before You Sell, Bridge Loans, and Cash Offer Loan Programs.
This is a remote position, with preference for candidates located in the DallasFort Worth or Austin areas for occasional team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day mortgage operations, from application through funding, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all loan types.

• Conduct detailed underwriting reviews for alternative and traditional loan products to ensure compliance with internal policies and investor guidelines.

• Assist in refining Ribbon by Hurst Lending's operational processes and underwriting criteria for new product launches.

• Monitor pipeline performance and identify opportunities to improve speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mortgage lending operations and underwriting.

• Deep understanding of conventional mortgage underwriting and a desire to learn about our alternative mortgage products.

• NMLS license (optional but a plus).

Why Join Us

• Help relaunch a recognized home finance brand with new leadership and vision.

• Be part of an entrepreneurial team backed by an established mortgage lender.

• Opportunity to shape innovative lending products that bridge the gap between traditional and alternative housing finance.

• Competitive compensation and flexible remote work environment.

Apply

• Email Resumes to sbialek@ribbonhome.com and jhurst@ribbonhome.com.

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