Junior CRE & SBA Loan Originator — Growth & Deals

Crescent Search, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan – Employer Matc

Training and Professional Development

Job summary

Crescent Search, Inc. is seeking a junior Business Development Officer to originate CRE and SBA loans, including owner-occupied, investor, construction, SBA and Bridge CRE lending.

You will connect borrowers, brokers, and centers of influence to grow the loan portfolio while aligning with credit and profitability goals. You will manage relationships, develop the market on a national level, attend industry events, and collaborate with underwriting and closing teams to ensure timely funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Junior BDO: 1-2 years of sales experience in the CRE and SBA field.
• Strong interest in financial service industry and desire to develop a successful career in sales function.
• Excellent business development, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data, identify key risk factors, CRE financing structures and make recommendations accordingly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate recommendations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Source, structure and originate CRE and SBA loans that meet company credit standards.
• Conduct initial deal qualification including evaluating borrower financials and collateral to ensure the deal fits with the company’s underwriting policy.
• Partner with underwriting and closing teams to ensure a smooth and timely funding process.
• Build and manage a healthy deal pipeline; meet or exceed quarterly and annual loan production goals.
• Provide feedback to leadership on market opportunities, product enhancements and competitive positioning.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new commercial real estate developers, brokers, other industry professionals and existing clients to generate sales leads and foster long-term partnerships.
• Leverage existing and new network to produce on a national level.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the company’s loan programs.
• Educate clients and partners on company loan products and financing options.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Crescent Search, Inc. is seeking a junior Business Development Officer to originate CRE and SBA loans, including owner-occupied, investor, construction, SBA and Bridge CRE lending.

You will connect borrowers, brokers, and centers of influence to grow the loan portfolio while aligning with credit and profitability goals. You will manage relationships, develop the market on a national level, attend industry events, and collaborate with underwriting and closing teams to ensure timely funding.