Underwriter & Originations Manager

LBC Mortgage; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based compensation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LBC Mortgage is seeking a skilled underwriting professional in Los Angeles, CA, to structure and close high-value commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in commercial real estate finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes responsibilities such as underwriting transactions, analyzing financial data, and managing deal flows through closing. Opportunities for competitive compensation and career growth within a collaborative team await the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting or mortgage banking.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending structures.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial real estate transactions across various asset classes.
• Analyze borrower financials and market data.
• Source and originate new commercial lending opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Commercial real estate analysis

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are a growing commercial real estate lending and investment company focused on structuring and closing high-value commercial deals across multiple asset classes. We are looking for a highly analytical and relationship-driven professional who can combine strong underwriting expertise with business development and deal origination skills. This role is ideal for someone who understands commercial real estate finance end-to-end — from sourcing opportunities and underwriting deals to structuring transactions and managing closings.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classes including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use
• Analyze borrower financials, rent rolls, operating statements, tax returns, and market data
• Build and review financial models, cash flow projections, and valuation analyses
• Structure loan terms and investment scenarios based on risk assessment and deal strategy
• Source and originate new commercial lending opportunities through brokers, borrowers, investors, and industry relationships
• Manage deal flow from initial screening through closing
• Coordinate due diligence, legal documentation, title, third-party reports, and closing requirements
• Present investment and lending recommendations to leadership
• Maintain relationships with lenders, brokers, borrowers, and capital partners
• Monitor market trends and identify strategic lending and investment opportunities

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, investment analysis, mortgage banking, acquisitions, or loan origination
• Strong understanding of commercial lending structures and CRE financial analysis
• Experience underwriting income‑producing properties and evaluating investment opportunities
• Proven ability to source, negotiate, or originate commercial deals
• Experience working with banks, private lenders, debt funds, bridge loans, agency financing, or institutional capital
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Background

• Commercial mortgage banking
• CRE acquisitions or investment analysis
• Loan origination and capital markets
• Debt/equity structuring
• Institutional or private real estate lending

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance‑based compensation
• Opportunity to work on high‑value commercial transactions
• Career growth within an expanding real estate finance platform
• High exposure to acquisitions, underwriting, and capital markets
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment