The Role
This position will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of commercial and residential loans in . The loans will range from bridge, land, mezzanine, and construction financing for projects primarily located in Metro Vancouver.The ideal candidate will be a new or recent graduate with a business degree, ideally with a focus or interest in real estate. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in commercial lending, working within a close-knit, high-performance team.
Underwriting Construction Loans
- Analyze project feasibility and market by examining profit margins, project costs, competitive price points for end units, commercial leases / income and expense analysis, debt service analysis, commercial take out feasibility, time frame for completion, competition, location, economic conditions and sales absorption
- Analyze personal and / or corporate financial statements of borrowers and / or guarantors to determine their financial strength and liquidity
- Prepare and submit credit applications which identify credit risk and how it is mitigated in the form of Term Sheets, Loan Summaries, Loan Amendments and / or Loan Renewals to the Senior Director for review and support
- Prepare Letters of Interest, Commitment Letters, Amendment Letters and Renewal Letters detailing the terms, conditions and pricing of the Investor’s support or approval
Account Management for Loans
Provide support to the Funding Group in the processing of the initial loan advance and ongoing monthly progress draws by reviewing the cost consultant reports and ensuring all pre-funding and any ongoing conditions have been satisfied as per the terms of the approvalReport to the Senior Director, any loans operating outside the approved loan parameters outlining status of loan and recommended course of actionPrepare and recommend Loan Amendments throughout the life of a loan as a result of changes to the project budget, security, market conditions and / or the financial strength and liquidity of the Borrower and / or GuarantorsProactively monitor maturing loans to ensure Loan Renewals are prepared and submitted on a timely basisProcess monthly and quarterly loan reports and cash flowsWhat You Bring To The Team
Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferredDetail-OrientedProficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPointAbility to demonstrate initiative / confidence and is decisiveExceptional oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and time-management skillsAbility to multi-task in a fast paced environmentStrong analytical and problem solving skillsProven ability to foster relationshipsStrong customer service skillsSelf-driven, motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environmentCarries out duties with integrity and takes responsibility for actions