Senior Underwriter

Lima One Capital is looking for a dynamic senior underwriter to join the Strategic Accounts team at Lima One Capital team. This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced underwriter to be part of the company's continued growth and success. The Senior Underwriter will focus on providing detailed underwriting and review of short-term loan and rental loan submissions while being an integral part of deal approvals and customer experience. This Senior Underwriter will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, working closely with our clients, the sales team and other third parties that may be involved including vendors and brokers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Underwrite on a Borrower level and an Asset level
• Manage pipeline of assigned files and ensure turn around times are being met
• Borrower and Broker facing role where effective communication will be key to obtain documentation and additional clarification needed to underwrite the loan request
• Analyze rent rolls, bank statements, credit reports, background reports, rehab budgets, scope of work, appraisals and additional items depending on loan submission
• Closely collaborate with third parties such as appraisers, title, escrow, brokers and legal to ensure an efficient and timely closing
• Identify key risks and mitigants on a Borrower and Asset level during underwriting
• Confirm entity ownership structure and identify Guarantors, Managers/Members and Authorized Signers
• Verify pricing and terms are correct once all data and underwriting is completed
• Follow Company guidelines when performing due diligence on Borrower and Asset
• Update respective documents into LOS and server accordingly
• Ability to handle multiple transactions in the pipeline and execute thorough due diligence
• Pull property profile report to verify ownership and date of subject property and track record
• Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by management
• Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of experience in the business purpose lending space preferred (i.e., familiarity with short-term and long-term financing products)
• Hands on experience reviewing property profile reports, appraisals, title documentation, financial documentation, credit/background reports, rehab budgets, track records and SREO’s
• Experience looking at Operating Agreements, Limited Partnership Agreements and Corporation documentation 
• College degree (BA/BS) in Econ/Finance/Real Estate, or related field
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong experience in Excel - no modeling experience required, but a solid understanding of the functions/formulas involved 
• Highly self-motivated and a self-starter 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Displays strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems independently 
• Desire to contribute in a variety of ways to the overall success of the enterprise 
• Strong team player

What We Offer

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Hospitalization and Accidental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Safe Harbor 401K with company match
• Growing Families Support (including paid parental leave, infertility support and assistance, childcare reimbursement, and elder care)
• Pet Insurance
• Work Life Balance: 12 paid time off days and 5 sick days, in addition to 12 paid holidays – that’s about a month of time to rest, relax, and recharge every year.
• Career Development: We prioritize the growth and success of our team members. You'll benefit from continuous learning opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and the chance to refine your skills and advance your career.
• New Headquarters: If local, join us in our brand new, thoughtfully designed office in the heart of Downtown Greenville (parking is paid for!)

Why Lima One?

At Lima One Capital we’re relentlessly focused on a simple but powerful goal: to be the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors. Inspired by that vision, every member of our team is driven by our mission to create opportunities for our customers and employees by educating, empowering, and financing real estate investors who are building, improving, and stabilizing their neighborhoods and communities nationwide.

• Loans Funded: $10+ billion in loans funded, 30k loans closed since 2010
• Geography: 46 states + D.C. where we revitalize neighborhoods
• Employees: ~300 employees with competitive benefits and perks
• Stability: Backed by the immense resources of MFA Financial, a publicly traded mortgage REIT with 25 years of proven success
• Veteran Founded: Founded by 2 US Marine Corps veterans, we proudly approach every deal and decision with grit, determination, boldness, and integrity

Recognized by the Inc.5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, Lima One specializes in providing real estate investors with financing for their rental, fix-and-flip, and new construction projects. The company is distinguished as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work and Top Workplaces. Lima One is headquartered in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Learn more about us at limaone.com.

Lima One Capital does not sponsor H1B Visas. To be considered for employment, a candidate must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and not require sponsorship, now or in the future.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters and Agencies

Lima One Capital does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a fully executed agreement for a specified position, Lima One Capital has no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Lima One Capital explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, referrals, or candidate submissions, including those communicated to a member of the Human Resources team or a hiring manager, shall be deemed the property of Lima One Capital. If you or your agency would like to be considered as a future recruiting partner, please email employment@limaone.com (Subject: Agency Partner Request).