Commercial Lender - Banking

Axos Bank; Lorida (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Sick Leave and Vacation

401(k) with company match and 529 plan

Employee mortgage loan program

Free Axos Bank account with self‑direc

Job summary

Axos Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer – Income Property Lending (IPL) to originate, structure, underwrite, and close CRE loans backed by income properties. This role emphasizes building relationships with borrowers, brokers, and referral partners while aligning with the Bank’s standards and growth objectives.

The IPL focus covers financing stabilized and value-add CRE assets across multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CRE lending or income-property origination experience.
• Experience underwriting and structuring loans on income-producing properties.
• Strong knowledge of DSCR, LTV, debt yield, and NOI analysis.
• Established network of CRE borrowers, brokers, and referral sources.
• Proficiency with MS Office and commercial lending systems.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, underwriting, and close CRE loans secured by income properties.
• Develop and manage relationships with borrowers, brokers, and referral partners.
• Present lending opportunities to Credit and Executive Management.
• Coordinate with Underwriting, Appraisal, Legal, Closing, and Portfolio teams.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CRE lending

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Loan structuring

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial lending systems

Job description

Axos Bank Target Range: $70,000.00/Yr. - $The Commercial Loan Officer – Income Property Lending (IPL) is responsible for originating, structuring, underwriting, and closing commercial real estate loans secured by income-producing properties. This role focuses on building and managing relationships with borrowers, brokers, and referral partners while identifying lending opportunities that align with the Bank’s credit standards and growth objectives. The Commercial Loan Officer serves as a trusted advisor throughout the lending process and works closely with Credit, Underwriting, Closing, Portfolio Management, and Servicing teams to deliver exceptional client service and high-quality loan production.

The IPL business focuses on financing stabilized and value-add commercial real estate assets including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, medical office, hospitality, mixed-use, and self-storage properties. Develop and maintain relationships with commercial real estate investors, borrowers, mortgage brokers, and other referral sources

Source new lending opportunities for acquisition, refinance, cash-out, bridge, and value-add transactions

Analyze borrower financial statements, rent rolls, operating statements, and property cash flows to assess creditworthiness and lending opportunities.

Structure loan transactions that meet borrower objectives while adhering to credit policy and risk management guidelines

Evaluate key credit metrics including Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), Loan-to-Value (LTV), debt yield, sponsorship strength, and global cash flow.

Present lending opportunities and recommendations to Credit and Executive Management

Coordinate with Underwriting, Appraisal, Legal, Closing, and Portfolio Management teams throughout the loan lifecycle

Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and achieve established production goals

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and credit standards

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field

• ~5+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, income property lending, commercial banking, or CRE originations
• ~ Strong understanding of commercial real estate finance and credit analysis
• ~ Experience underwriting and structuring loans secured by multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and other income-producing properties
• ~ Working knowledge of DSCR, LTV, debt yield, NOI analysis, borrower global cash flow, and commercial loan documentation
• ~ Established network of commercial real estate borrowers, brokers, and industry professionals preferred
• ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commercial lending systems

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• ~ Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• ~ HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• ~401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• ~ Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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