Senior Loan Originator

Company Background/Culture

The Company is a tech-forward commercial real estate bridge lender. Backed by a major money-center bank and venture capital, the Company is automating commercial real estate lending to reduce costs for borrowers while increasing speed, scale and transparency. Through our digital lending platform, we’ll help shorten the time it takes to originate a loan by streamlining the mortgage loan experience. At the core of our technology is an integrated lending platform with one goal – an automated workflow leading to a more transparent and efficient loan process.

The Opportunity

The Senior Loan Originator is responsible for sourcing and managing a pipeline of commercial real estate loans. Will be the main point of contact for the borrower or broker from loan application through funding. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the overall loan underwriting process and must have an understanding of the intricacies of bridge lending, as well as guidelines for agency (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc.), conventional, and securitized permanent loan takeout options.

Key Responsibilities

• Market and promote the Company’s commercial real estate bridge loan products.
• Meet the Company’s minimum production standards.
• Maintain transaction information in company’s loan submission portal and third-party loan origination software platform.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments in the commercial real estate lending environment.
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to standards consistent with company policies and procedures.
• May supervise and direct the activities of other loan officer(s), loan officer assistant(s), or loan processor(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education / Experience

• Appropriate licenses, if State required.
• A minimum of 5 years commercial real estate bridge loan origination experience.
• Must be comfortable with new technology.
• Bachelors’ Degree required. Advance degree a plus but not required. 
• San Francisco, CA or Washington, D.C. preferred. Other locations may be considered.

Additional

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to interface with sophisticated clients and their teams
• Ability to take initiative with a clear business purpose in mind
• Team Player
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• An understanding of the real estate, construction and financial sector is required

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• 401K
• Holidays