Mortgage Banker / Originator

Greystone; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national commercial real estate finance firm is seeking a Mortgage Banker/Originator in Chicago, IL. This role involves sourcing, originating, and closing FHA-insured multifamily loans. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of commercial real estate lending experience, with strong skills in negotiation, analysis, and communication. The salary ranges from $75,000 to $150,000/year, with potential additional incentives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, emphasizing FHA loan origination.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing transactions.
• Strong knowledge of FHA programs and underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new borrower relationships.
• Maintain existing relationships with borrowers and brokers.
• Structure FHA multifamily loans and identify new business opportunities.
• Negotiate loan terms and collaborate with underwriting teams.

Skills

Commercial real estate lending

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Mortgage Banker / Originator page is loaded## Mortgage Banker / Originatorlocations: NY - West 57 Office: Rockville, MD: Chicago, IL: Atlanta, GA: Warrenton, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR0000023Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with $13 billion in loan originations in 2025. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac by multifamily loan volume and is the #1\* Overall HUD Multifamily and Healthcare Lender in the country. Greystone also ranks nationally as a top affordable housing, seniors housing, and small balance loan lender. At Greystone, charity is at the heart of who we are and what we do.At Greystone, everything we do is driven by our purpose of improving others’ lives. As we work hard to maintain our ranking as a top national commercial real estate lender, our culture of caring and support is just as important. We don’t just say “Where People Matter” – we lead with this mantra every day to guide our actions and behaviors. Greystone is committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. Belonging is at the heart of our culture of caring, integrity and excellence and is a driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.We are seeking an Originator to join our FHA team. The Originator will beresponsible for sourcing, originating, and closing FHA-insured multifamily and healthcare loans under HUD guidelines. This role will focus on debt financingsolutions for clients, ensuring exceptional service through the loan process. The Originator has a strong knowledge of FHA programs, underwriting standards, and the ability to manage a deal from initial engagement through closing.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Identify and develop strong new borrower relationships.* Maintain existing relationships with borrowers, brokers, and industry partners.* Develop and structure FHA multifamily and healthcare mortgage loans and identify new business opportunities for FHA-insured debt products.* Complete loan structuring and execution of deals by analyzing borrower history, preparing and presenting loan proposals, negotiate loan terms with borrowers and collaborating with underwriting and closing teams to ensure timely execution.* Successfully provide guidance on FHA loan programs, eligibility, and loan structuring for borrower clients from commitment through underwriting to closing of the loan.* Oversee the preparation of application packages, third-party reports, and closing documents.* Ensure all transactions are in compliance with FHA/HUD guidelines.* Stay up to date on FHA programs, HUD regulations, and market trends, providing insights to internal teams and clients.**Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required:*** Bachelors degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field.* Minimum of four (4) years prior experience in commercial real estate lending, with an emphasis on FHA loan origination or multifamily/healthcare debt financing.* Proven track record of ability to source and close transactions in a competitive environment.* Strong analytical, negotiation, and quantitive skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Strong attention to detail.* Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines at a time.* Creative and outside the box thinker with a focus on finding creative solutions to meet the clients’ needs.The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $150,000/year. The provided salary information for this position is part of an overall national range. The actual salary within our range for this position will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The total compensation package for this role may also include additional incentive opportunities.At Greystone, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Greystone is an EEO employer.\*For HUD's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Based upon combined firm commitments received by Greystone Funding Company LLC and Greystone Servicing company LLC and excludes risk sharing and hospital loans.”**RECRUITMENT SPAM:***Greystone posts open roles only on our official Careers page at Greystone.com and on our Greystone LinkedIn page. We communicate with candidates exclusively through @greyco.com email addresses and our verified LinkedIn company page.**We will never request payment, fees, gift cards, or sensitive personal or financial information outside of a formal hiring and onboarding process, and we do not conduct interviews solely via text message or messaging apps.**If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Greystone and suspect the communication may be fraudulent, please do not respond.**Instead, report the incident through the “Contact Us” form on Greystone.com and notify the platform where the contact occurred.**Greystone does not authorize or endorse communications from individuals falsely representing our organization.*