Hiring: Loan Processor / Closer (private lending) Company: F2 Finance Location: Santa Monica, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:44:08 Target Skills & Keywords : Notion About the job Experience: •2 to 4 years in private lending, hard money, residential bridge lending, mortgage operations, loan processing, or real estate finance. Direct experience closing loans, not just observing the process, is strongly preferred •4 years in private lending, hard money, residential bridge lending, mortgage operations, loan processing, or real estate finance. Direct experience closing loans, not just observing the process, is strongly preferred Required Skills: •This is a hands on role for someone who wants to learn private credit underwriting end to end, working files from initial intake through to closing, and supporting the broader credit and portfolio function. •Own the mechanics of the file so that the credit lead can focus on credit judgment, structuring, and portfolio strategy. Over time, with demonstrated capability, the role offers a clear path into full underwriting authority. •Manage the loan file from intake through closing: open the file, build the credit package, track conditions, and drive items to completion •Order and review third party reports, including appraisals, title, flood, insurance, and background searches •Coordinate with brokers, borrowers, title, escrow, and counsel to clear conditions on time •Maintain clean, audit ready loan files and ensure documentation standards are met •Spread borrower financials, build sources and uses, and prepare initial credit summaries for the credit lead •Run preliminary checks on property values, comparables, and exit assumptions Qualifications: •Judgment: Comfortable owning a file end to end, raising issues early, and working under direct supervision while showing initiative on the mechanics •Organization: Excellent tracking discipline across many simultaneous files, deadlines, and counterparties. Strong attention to detail •Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication with brokers, borrowers, and vendors •Tools: Comfortable in Google Sheets. Familiarity with loan origination systems is a plus. Comfortable working in a modern, AI assisted workflow (we run on Notion and a system we have built in-house called ATLAS) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!