Sr. Commercial Underwriter

Newmark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Back-up care

Paid time off

Referral Program

Industry networking

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an experienced title underwriter to independently underwrite complex national commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, refinances, construction loans, and multi-site deals. You will analyze title searches, commitments, surveys, and legal documents to mitigate risk and issue compliant title commitments and proformas.

The role requires at least 5 years in national commercial title underwriting, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in national commercial title underwriting.
• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Proficient in title closing software systems (SoftPro, Encompass, ResWare, Qualia).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex national commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, refinances, construction loans, and multi-site deals.
• Analyze title searches, commitments, surveys, and organizational documents to assess risk.
• Issue title commitments and proformas with endorsements per underwriting guidelines and state regulations.
• Identify title defects and risk issues and develop solutions for timely closings.
• Coordinate with escrow officers, prepare closing needs lists, and support underwriting objections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SoftPro

Encompass

ResWare

Qualia

Job description

Independently underwrite complex national commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, refinances, construction loans, portfolio transactions, and multi-site deals

• Analyze title searches, commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, organizational documents, and transaction structures to assess and mitigate risk
• Issue title commitments and proformas with endorsements in compliance with underwriting guidelines and state-specific regulations
• Identify title defects, curative requirements, and risk issues, and develop practical solutions to facilitate timely closings
• Communicate closely with assigned commercial escrow officers on each transaction to prepare needs lists for closings
• Provide underwriting guidance and support to commercial escrow officers
• Assist in resolving underwriting objections raised by lenders, borrowers, and counsel
• Support claims avoidance efforts through thorough risk analysis and documentation
• Participate in training and mentoring of junior underwriters and operations staff
• Communicate with all parties on commercial transactions, take client phone calls, andparticipate in deal specific conference calls

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education:Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years in national commercial title underwriting

    Skills:

    • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
    • Proficient in title closing software systems (e.g., SoftPro, Encompass, ResWare, Qualia).
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits and Perks:

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Bright Horizons back-up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Referral Program
• Opportunities to network and connect within the industry

WORKING CONDITIONS:Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

NOTE:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark . Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.