Loan Processor / Closer (private lending)

F2 Finance; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid holiday

Medical insurance

Parking in our building

Snacks, good coffee and weekly officeL

Job summary

F2 Finance in Santa Monica seeks an in-office Credit Underwriting Support to manage loan files end-to-end, from intake through closing, while supporting the credit lead. You will review third-party reports, coordinate with brokers and borrowers, and help prepare initial credit summaries.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in private lending or mortgage operations, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in private lending, hard money, or real estate finance.
• Direct experience closing loans preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple files.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with brokers, borrowers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• File processing and closing coordination: manage loan file from intake to closing, build credit package, track conditions, drive items to completion.
• Underwriting support: spread borrower financials, prepare initial credit summaries, review property values and exit assumptions.
• Portfolio and operational support: assist with extensions, payoffs, watchlist materials, and improve time-to-close.
• Identify process improvements to reduce close time and improve file quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Notion

ATLAS

Job description

About F2 Finance

F2 Finance is a private real estate lender originating short-term, residential bridge loans across the United States. We are part of the Faes & Co group and are growing a high velocity, in office team in Santa Monica. We pride ourselves on disciplined underwriting, fast execution, and an analytical, evidence based approach to credit.

The role

This is a hands on role for someone who wants to learn private credit underwriting end to end, working files from initial intake through to closing, and supporting the broader credit and portfolio function.

You will own the mechanics of the file so that the credit lead can focus on credit judgment, structuring, and portfolio strategy. Over time, with demonstrated capability, the role offers a clear path into full underwriting authority.

Key responsibilities

File processing and closing coordination:

• Manage the loan file from intake through closing: open the file, build the credit package, track conditions, and drive items to completion.
• Order and review third party reports, including appraisals, title, flood, insurance, and background searches.
• Coordinate with brokers, borrowers, title, escrow, and counsel to clear conditions on time.
• Maintain clean, audit ready loan files and ensure documentation standards are met.

Underwriting support:

• Spread borrower financials, build sources and uses, and prepare initial credit summaries for the credit lead.
• Run preliminary checks on property values, comparables, and exit assumptions.
• Draft term sheets and credit memos under the supervision of the credit lead.
• Track exceptions and ensure policy compliance is documented on every file.

Portfolio and operational support:

• Support the credit lead on portfolio matters, including pulling data, updating the loan tape, and preparing watchlist materials.
• Assist with extensions, payoffs, and routine borrower correspondence as directed.
• Identify process improvements that reduce time to close and improve file quality.

What good looks like in this role:

• Files close on time, with clean documentation and no last-minute surprises.
• The credit lead spends his time on credit judgment, not chasing conditions.
• Brokers and borrowers describe working with you as easy, responsive, and professional.
• You bring problems forward early with a proposed solution attached.

• Experience: 2 to 4 years in private lending, hard money, residential bridge lending, mortgage operations, loan processing, or real estate finance. Direct experience closing loans, not just observing the process, is strongly preferred.
• Judgment: Comfortable owning a file end to end, raising issues early, and working under direct supervision while showing initiative on the mechanics.
• Organization: Excellent tracking discipline across many simultaneous files, deadlines, and counterparties. Strong attention to detail.
• Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication with brokers, borrowers, and vendors.
• Tools: Comfortable in Google Sheets. Familiarity with loan origination systems is a plus. Comfortable working in a modern, AI assisted workflow (we run on Notion and a system we have built in-house called ATLAS).
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.

• 10 days paid holiday
• medical insurance
• parking in our building
• snacks, good coffee and weekly office lunches

This is an in-office role based in our Santa Monica office. We have a collaborative, high-velocity culture, and we take pride in building a team that enjoys working together. We provide office lunch twice a week from local restaurants, and keep the office stocked with endless snacks and food for the team.