Loan Originator

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Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with over $12 billion in loan originations in 2024. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac multifamily loan originations 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.

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• 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, negotiating 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.

• Bachelor’s 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 the ability to source and close transactions in a competitive environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and quantitative 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 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.

Greystone is an EEO employer.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Finance

Chicago, IL