Commercial Loan Originator

Colony American Finance is a leading provider of financing solutions to residential real estate investors. We provide attractive long term debt products for stabilized rental portfolios as well as credit lines for new acquisitions.

**Job Summary:** Colony American Finance, LLC is seeking a Loan Originator. Duties include, but are not limited to; originating loans secured by pools of rented single-family houses, manage all aspects of transaction from term sheet to closing, and lead an effort to further develop and brand CAF within the commercial and residential mortgage industry. This position will be under direct supervision of the Managing Director. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** * Include the following but not limited to, other duties may be assigned. * Procure new lending opportunities from direct relationships, brokers, realtors, and the real estate community. * Work with senior management to establish loan origination channels. * Represent CAF at industry events and promote loan product. * Prepare underwriting packages including term sheets, spreadsheets, analyses related to cash flow, and valuation, as well as narratives and conclusions on the properties, the market, and the sponsor. * Assist Underwriting as needed.

**Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:** To ensure performance of this job is successful, the individual fulfilling the Loan Originator role must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are required. Accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to ensure the individual can perform the essential functions and responsibilities. * 4-6 year of experience in one or more of the following areas is required: commercial banking, specialty finance, residential or commercial loan originations or similar position. * Ability to balance a hands-on approach to driving results. * Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills. * Strong financial background with analytical and numerical proficiency * Must be proficient in Excel, digital marketing including social media, and writing articles and blog postings. * Personal characteristics of resourcefulness, self-starter, disciplined, adaptable and able to deal effectively with people in a variety of relationships and situations. * 15% domestic travel. * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or Business **Working Conditions:** * Typical office environment * Travel required, up to 50% * Computer, keyboard, telephone, fax machine, scanner and copier, etc. * Occasional overtime work required throughout the year We are seeking qualified candidates that are available to start immediately. We strongly prefer local candidates or those with prior plans to relocate. Please note that Colony does not pay for relocation expenses. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.