Ascent Developer Solutions

Ascent Developer Solutions

Vice President, Loan Officer (Manufactured Communities)

Encino, CA · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 64 days ago
NegotiationFinancial AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationUnderwriting

About the role

  • This role requires deep expertise in manufactured housing communities, including ownership structures, operational considerations, and underwriting standards.
  • The role also involves managing intermediary relationships, positioning Ascent's products effectively, and ensuring a high-quality borrower and broker experience from initial engagement through closing.
  • Evaluate MHC opportunities, including sponsor quality, asset performance, infrastructure condition, and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a strong network of brokers, capital advisors, and referral partners to drive consistent deal flow.
  • Maintain subject matter expertise in manufactured housing, including product knowledge and underwriting principles specific to the asset class.
  • Collaborate with Credit and Underwriting teams to analyze borrower financials, deal structure, and risk factors.
  • Manage relationships with sponsors and intermediaries throughout the deal process, ensuring clear communication and responsiveness.
  • Support portfolio management activities, including renewals, extensions, and borrower relationship expansion.
  • Partner with Sales Management and senior management to develop new strategies expanding Ascent's presence and manufactured housing product offering.
  • At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed.
  • Originate bridge, acquisition, and construction loans focused on manufactured housing communities by developing relationships with sponsors, owners/operators, and intermediaries.
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of Letters of Intent (LOIs) to sponsors and intermediaries following internal approvals.
  • Perform other duties and assist with strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to structure and close complex real estate transactions
  • Strong understanding of MHC-specific underwriting considerations, including operations, property characteristics, market conditions, and regulatory factors

Nice to have

  • Experience leading and supporting the negotiation of loan documentation in partnership with internal and external legal counsel, borrower counsel, and sponsors

Skills

  • Your Skills and Experience.
  • Strong financial analysis and credit evaluation skills

Compensation

  • Compensation is commensurate with that of top producers in the construction lending business, and flexible based on the proven ability to produce in our market segment.

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
  • Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose.
  • Experience operating in a collaborative, fast-paced, and highly entrepreneurial environment

Company info

  • Track pipeline activity, borrower interactions, and deal status within the company CRM.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Evaluate MHC opportunities, including sponsor quality, asset performance, infrastructure condition, and market dynamics.

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