Lending Operations

Strong Investor Loans - Private Lending; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Investor Loans in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced lending operations professional to support pipelines, closings, construction draw coordination, and REO/workout activities. The role emphasizes accuracy in title, insurance, and document management within a fast-paced private lending environment.

Applicants should have a Finance/Loans background, underwriting exposure, and strong CRM/office skills to coordinate multi-step loan processes and ensure timely funding and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer-service skills for professional client and partner interactions.
• Foundational knowledge in finance and loan concepts; able to understand loan structures and terms.
• Experience or aptitude in underwriting or loan-file review, including checking documentation for accuracy.
• Proficiency with office productivity and CRM software; excellent attention to detail and organization.
• On-site work capability in Omaha, NE; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced lending environment.
• Prior experience in mortgage, private lending, real estate, or financial services preferred.
• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in business, finance or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master pipeline and condition checklist for loans and closings.
• Track borrower, entity, title, insurance, appraisal, and closing requirements; follow up on open conditions.
• Coordinate closing dates, document delivery, funding readiness, and post-closing items.
• Track title policies, recorded mortgages, assignments, and other collateral documents; escalate missing documents.
• Board closed loans into servicing and accounting systems; monitor payment status and deadlines.
• Prepare maturity and extension files; coordinate payoff requests and lien releases.
• Maintain borrower contact and ACH information; coordinate documentation without approving draws.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Finance knowledge

Underwriting

CRM software

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Finance/business education a plus

Tools

CRM software

Office tools

Job description

Company Description Strong Investor Loans, a division of StrongCo Holdings® LLC, is a nationwide private direct lender specializing in short-term financing for real estate investors. Established in 2019, the company focuses on fix-and-flip and rental loans for non-owner-occupied residential and commercial properties. Its hard money loan products support purchases, refinances, renovation projects, and bridge funding needs. Strong Investor Loans serves real estate professionals, commercial contractors, developers, and small business owners across the United States. Team members join a growing organization centered on investor-focused solutions and efficient lending processes.

Role Description

This is for an experienced lending, title, escrow, banking, mortgage-processing, or real estate operations professional—not an entry-level administrative assistant.

Primary responsibilities

Pipeline and closing support

• Maintain the master pipeline and condition checklist.
• Track borrower, entity, title, insurance, appraisal, and closing requirements.
• Follow up on open conditions.
• Coordinate closing dates, document delivery, funding readiness, and post-closing items.
• Track final title policies, recorded mortgages, assignments, and other collateral documents.
• Escalate missing or inconsistent documentation.
• Board closed loans into the servicing and accounting systems.
• Monitor payment status, maturities, insurance expirations, property taxes, and extension deadlines.
• Prepare maturity and extension files for review.
• Coordinate payoff requests, lien releases, and loan-file completion.
• Maintain current borrower contact and ACH information.

Construction and draw coordination

• Track draw requests, inspection status, budgets, remaining funds, and project progress.
• Maintain updated project photos and completion estimates.
• Flag budget overruns, stalled projects, late draws, liens, and material scope changes.
• Coordinate documentation without independently approving draws.

Default, workout, and REO administration

• Maintain default timelines and action lists.
• Track attorney, borrower, broker, insurance, utility, preservation, and foreclosure activity.
• Organize workout and REO documentation.
• Escalate missed commitments and legal deadlines.

Controls and reporting

• Produce weekly pipeline, maturity, delinquency, draw, and missing-document reports.
• Maintain written procedures and backup coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact professionally with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Foundational knowledge in Finance and Loans, with the ability to understand loan structures and lending terminology.
• Experience or aptitude in Underwriting or loan file review, including analyzing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Proficiency with office productivity and CRM software; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Omaha, NE, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced lending environment.
• Prior experience in mortgage, private lending, real estate, or financial services is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, finance, or a related field is a plus.