Sr. Commercial Real Estate Underwriter

Major Responsibilities

• Preliminary screening, detailed underwriting analysis, cash flow projections and structuring of lending/investment opportunities
• Reviewing financial and due diligence materials provided by clients for their asset and help ensure needed information for preliminary loan analysis is received
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a transaction including market analysis and reviewing comparable properties
• Preparing loan packages, presentations, and submissions to lenders/investors
• Preparing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting, submissions and documents
• Analyzing and providing solutions for all unforeseen issues arising during the loan placement
• Aiding in managing the timely receipt, review and delivery of all third-party reports and documents
• Determining viable loan executions and financing alternatives for customers
• Determining potential new opportunity leads and sourcing contact information
• Supporting the establishment and maintenance of a contact database of borrowers, lenders, brokers, and others in the commercial real estate and finance industry
• Aiding in the maintenance of office pipeline reports
• Attending real estate industry trade functions

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two - five years of experience in a commercial (not just multifamily) real estate mortgage loan production office or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance, or equivalent education and related training
• An advanced degree is a plus
• Strong analytical skills as well as ability to think outside the box and provide solutions and optionality
• In-depth knowledge of the income producing real estate including knowledge of local/regional/national real estate markets, real estate construction, and all forms of debt and equity and their common structures
• Excellent organizational skills and drive to succeed
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Maturity and self-confidence to simultaneously handle a variety of assignments
• Ability to work harmoniously with the team as well as internal/external workers/customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven self-starter
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight
• Prior history of working in a high-volume, fast paced, loan production office preferred

Pay

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $90k to $105k annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and geographic location. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.