Commercial Real Estate

As a CRE Loan Processor & Closer, you will play a key role in the loan origination and closing process, working closely with the borrower’s loan representative, third-party vendors, and legal counsel. This role involves preparing loan files for underwriting and closing, performing financial statement analysis, and assisting with credit decision data entry.

We are committed to providing comprehensive training in U.S. real estate lending, ensuring that you are fully supported by experienced U.S.based team members to help you succeed.

At AVANA, we prioritize putting people first, doing the right thing, and striving for excellence. We offer a positive and collaborative work environment where you will grow both professionally and personally.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Collection of Borrower and Property Information (40%)**
- Provide excellent customer service to Business Development Officers (BDOs), borrowers, underwriters, and

other loan stakeholders.
- Gather necessary borrower, guarantor, and property information for the loan file.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors for required reports (e.g., appraisals, title, environmental, and credit

reports).
- Ensure timely receipt and review of all necessary documentation to support the loan process.

**Verification of Loan Information (10%)**
- Maintain accurate and complete loan files.
- Review and verify borrower information for consistency and completeness.
- Proactively address potential issues to ensure smooth underwriting.

**Loan Closings (50%)**
- Act as the primary point of contact between borrowers, lenders, external counsel, title companies, and escrow

agents.
- Coordinate the collection of due diligence materials and manage the closing process, ensuring all documents

are accurate and compliant with policies and regulations.
- Collaborate with legal counsel, underwriters, and internal teams to ensure the timely preparation of loan

documents.
- Ensure all pre-closing conditions are met and that the loan is ready for closing.
- Address last-minute changes and resolve potential issues to ensure on-time closings.
- Ensure proper recording of legal documents and manage post-closing requirements.

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate loan closings or a related field (e.g., real estate law, title,

escrow services).
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, business administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience with commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition loans, refinancing, bridge loans, and

construction loans.
- Strong understanding of business financial statements, tax returns, and credit reports.
- Familiarity with loan documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal or financial concepts

clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple closings simultaneously with a focus on meeting deadlines.

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to spot inconsistencies in legal and financial documents.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues proactively.
- Positive, self-motivated, and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a willingness to support and collaborate with colleagues.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and internationally exposed work environment.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
AVANA Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

**About AVANA Companies**

Based in Glendale, Arizona, our financial services firm stands at the forefront of the industry, embracing innovation and fostering a culture of excellence.

Founded in 2002, we have originated loans in excess of $6.5 Billion and managed $1 Billion assets for our investors.

We have earned multiple awards and recognition like:

- 2024 FinTech Breakthrough Award
- Top Mortgage Lender Award
- Inc 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies, 2021
- Banking Tech Awards

**AVANA Companies Winning Aspiration**
We preserve wealth and generate income for our investors by providing loans with speed and certainty of execution to help entrepreneurs thrive.

**AVANA Companies core values**
- Put People First
- Do the Right Thing
- Take the Lead
- Make an Impact
- Excellence is a journey

**Why join us?**
We believe our families are the most important people in our lives. We believe that our work should speak for itself, and we believe that everyone should be given a chance to succeed and grow. We also believe there is no substitute for hard work and that when we falter, we get up and do it again. We come to work with one singul