Senior Mortgage Loan Closer

Job Description

• Lead the closing process from term sheet through post-closing, working closely with Underwriters, Legal Counsel, and Relationship Managers across both healthcare and multifamily transactions.
• Along with the Underwriting team, serve as the primary point of contact for borrowers, counsel, title/escrow agents, collateral agents, and third parties during the closing process, ensuring smooth coordination and communication.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and execution of all legal and closing documentation, ensuring compliance with credit approvals, program guidelines, and deal structure.
• Along with the Underwriting team, review loan documents and closing checklists for accuracy and completeness, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to closing.
• Along with the Underwriting team, manage closing timelines, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or roadblocks.
• Finalize and confirm funding and wiring instructions; prepare and approve funding memos in coordination with internal teams.
• Work in partnership with accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate transaction booking, disbursement of funds, and new loan setup.
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to improve processes and procedures, provide mentorship to junior team members, and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the closing department.
• Along with the Underwriting team, track and report on pipeline activity, expected closings, and key milestones for internal stakeholders.
• Lead or actively participate in weekly deal team and pipeline meetings.
• Lead the process to transition loans from the Underwriting team to the Asset Management team upon successful loan closing
• Collate and organize final closing binders to ensure completeness and accuracy of internal records
• Coordinate with the Capital Markets team to facilitate closing with warehouse line and syndication partners

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance, loan closing, or related roles, with a strong understanding of the full loan lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing closings for healthcare and/or multifamily Bridge Loans strongly preferred. Experience with Agency Loans (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD) also acceptable.
• Strong working knowledge of mortgage loan documentation, title and escrow procedures, and closing best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, client-focused demeanor.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate issues and take decisive action.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable working with internal loan systems.