Bridge Loan Officer
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Finance & Banking
Financial Consultant, Financial Sales, Banking & Finance, Financial Analyst
Overview
Our client, an entrepreneurial private lender expanding in Southern California seeks a talented Bridge Loan Officer to originate new loans for their portfolio across the Western region.
Our client does things differently – from their open-door policy at investment committee to removing the administrative burden of having to steward a deal through the funding process, allowing their originations team to focus on client and business development.
The ideal Bridge Loan Officer candidate has 3-5+ years’ commercial real estate debt underwriting and/or originations experience, a strong internal drive, and the desire to build a business that is both professionally and financially rewarding.
They are a team player and individual contributor, able to identify potential clients and lending opportunities for the platform, and successfully hand the baton to other team members through underwriting & closing/funding.
As a small team in growth mode, there s incredible room for professional development, collaborating with other internal teams, working on new loan products as they re developed, and expanding their footprint in the region. This role is remote/hybrid/based in the Greater LA market.
A day in the life of a successful Bridge Loan Officer includes, but is not limited to:
- Originating and closing new loan opportunities, with a focus on bridge loans, across the Los Angeles market
- Developing & maintaining relationships with real estate investors, brokers, and agents
- Building a strong pipeline of high-quality loan prospects
- Structuring competitive loan solutions aligned with client needs and company goals
- Partnering with underwriting, processing, and closing teams to deliver smooth, timely funding
- Representing our client as a trusted leader in the regional market
The ideal Bridge Loan Officer candidate possesses the following skills & experience:
- Bachelor s degree in real estate, finance, business, accounting, or related field
- 3-+ years in commercial lending/banking/financial services with a track record of exceeding goals
- Active NMLS registration
- Mastery of commercial loan structures, underwriting, and risk
- Fluent in financial statement and credit analysis
- Elite communicator and negotiator; relationship builder across clients and internal teams
- CRM discipline and strong Excel proficiency
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