JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
OVERVIEW
Basis is seeking to hire an experienced loan originator to join its Multifamily lending platform in Chicago, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Basis is a New York based Agency lender and is also a multi-strategy CRE investment platform that directly originates and securitizes senior mortgages, invests in subordinate debt including mezzanine loans, B-Notes and preferred equity, and opportunistically buys CMBS tranches including B-Pieces, performing and distressed whole loans. Please visit our website (www.basisinvgroup.com) for more information about Basis.
JOB SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Originate loans with Multifamily focus ($1 to $100 million)
- Cross market and source fixed rate conduit loans, floating rate loans, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity investments
- Prepare initial deal review summaries and preliminary loan analysis
- Generate quote sheets and loan applications
- Work with other members of the Basis team to underwrite, close and securitize loans
- Perform other duties as assigned
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong network of broker, borrower and industry contacts with emphasis on agency lending programs
- Proven track record of deals closed in Multifamily transactions
- Recent experience originating loans for Freddie Mac SBL and conventional execution
- Bank balance sheet for Multifamily lending and Fannie Mae experience a plus
- 10+ years of experience in the real estate finance industry
- BA/BS degree in finance, economics, real estate, or related discipline preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and Word
- Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reis, and CoStar a plus
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Strong valuation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated worker with the ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic, team setting as well as independently
- Extensive travel required