Senior Underwriter
Location
United States
Posted
39 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Our Senior Underwriter plays a critical role in evaluating and managing risk for real estate-backed hard money loan transactions. This position requires deep expertise in underwriting Fix & Flip, Bridge, and Ground-Up Construction (GUC) loans within a fast-paced lending environment. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, decisive, and comfortable balancing speed, accuracy, and sound risk management to support efficient deal execution.
- Underwrite hard money loan transactions including Fix & Flip, Bridge, and Ground-Up Construction (GUC) loans
- Evaluate borrow creditworthiness, experience, liquidity, and overall financial strength
- Analyze property valuations using appraisals, broker price opinions (BPOs), and market data
- Review and assess construction budgets and project feasibility
- Calculate and evaluate key underwriting metrics, including LTV, LTC, ARV, and cash-to-close
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risk while supporting timely deal execution
- Clearly communicate underwriting decisions and rationale to internal teams
- Ensure all loans comply with company underwriting guidelines and investor requirements
- Participate in loan committee meetings and discussions as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
- Minimum of two (2) years of direct hard money underwriting experience
- Proven experience underwriting Ground-Up Construction and Fix & Flip loans
- Strong understanding of real estate valuation and construction-related risk
- Ability to analyze complex loan structures and diverse borrower profiles
- Detail-oriented with strong judgement and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment
Requirements
- Exceptional ethical judgment and unwavering integrity
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Work well within a team environment and possess a collaborative spirit
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer-subsidized premiums
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick time, and company-recognized holidays
- Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Annual performance-based bonus eligibility, where applicable
- Professional development, learning opportunities, and room to grow in your career
- Flexible or hybrid work arrangements, subject to role requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
- Minimum of two (2) years of direct hard money underwriting experience
- Proven experience underwriting Ground-Up Construction and Fix & Flip loans
- Strong understanding of real estate valuation and construction-related risk
- Ability to analyze complex loan structures and diverse borrower profiles
- Detail-oriented with strong judgement and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment
- Exceptional ethical judgment and unwavering integrity
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Work well within a team environment and possess a collaborative spirit
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer-subsidized premiums
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick time, and company-recognized holidays
- Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Annual performance-based bonus eligibility, where applicable
- Professional development, learning opportunities, and room to grow in your career
- Flexible or hybrid work arrangements, subject to role requirements
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