Regional Loan Officer

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Are you an established Real Estate Investment Loan Originator? Then we want you on our team. In this role, you won’t be limited to your local region - we want you to lend nationwide while establishing yourself as the go-to person for funding in your market. In this key Outside Sales position, you will have access to selling the entire Lima One product suite of Fix and Flip Loans, New Construction Loans, and Rental Property Loans by growing business partner relationships, tapping into your network, and ultimately sourcing and developing relationships with successful real estate investors. This is a fully remote position, open to applicants located anywhere in the United States. If you're a sales professional looking to break into business purpose lending, our Regional Loan Officer, Business Development position offers a structured path to train into this role. Check out that application on our careers page! What We’ll Provide Best-In-Class Support: Search Engine Optimization, conferences, & individual branding to support our Regional Loan Officers. You’ll have dedicated partners with account managers, sales development reps, and a Deal Desk to enable quick upfront deal analysis and pre-screening. Plus, a marketing team that’s laser-focused on driving your success. Diverse Portfolio: From $30MM guidance lines to $15MM projects and competitive pricing across Fix-and-Flip, New Construction, and Rental, you will have the tools to serve clients and dominate the market. Excellent Training: An engaged Learning & Development team with a dedicated Sales Training Specialist offering hands-on support as you ramp up and learn our products. Customer Experience: From first call to final payoff. We are a vertically integrated lending process. Your borrowers will experience in-house sales consultants, white glove underwriting, appraisal management, servicing, and construction draws - making relationship selling easy. Innovation: With tools like Salesforce, Gong, Forecasa, and our Retail Portal, our technology is constantly evolving to help you close more deals. Combine that with state-of-the-art lead generation tools and you’ll have everything you need to own your pipeline and drive results. Engaged Leaders: Our fully dedicated executive team is willing to help with client relationships, product development & pricing. Recognition & Reward: Our “Circle of Excellence” award offers you the opportunity to travel to pristine locations and for you and a significant other to be treated and rewarded as a top producer should be. What You’ll Do Sales Production: Take full ownership of sales by personally sourcing & funding $2–3+ Million in closed loans per month. You’ll build direct-to-sponsor and broker relationships, prospect for new business opportunities, and develop connections with key industry players to create a steady pipeline of loans. Originate Diverse Loan Products: Use your industry knowledge to structure and originate a range of loan products, from $30MM guidance lines to $15MM projects and competitive pricing across Fix-and-Flip, Ground-up Construction, and DSCR - you’ll have the products to serve clients and dominate the market. Manage the Entire Loan Process: Be the driving force behind every deal, from initial outreach to loan structuring, underwriting, approval, and closing. You’ll work closely with internal teams to facilitate smooth and timely loan processing. Consult and Advise Clients: Educate business partners, referral sources, brokers, and investors on the Lima One value proposition, and become a trusted advisor in your markets for all things real estate investment property finance. Enhance Your Community Presence: Strengthen your presence in the real estate investor community by speaking at industry events, leading roundtable discussions, and building strong partnerships. By consistently striving to exceed expectations, you’ll cement your reputation as an expert and unlock new opportunities. Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred 2+ years’ experience in the Private Lending industry (FNF, Bridge, New Construction and/or Perm Debt) in single family and multifamily asset classes Book of Business or Investor Network that compliments Lima One’s loan product suite of Fix and Flip, New Construction, Rental Property (DSCR), and Bridge loans Understanding of the real estate investment property industry and ability to effectively communicate how the Lima One product set can help our clients grow and prosper Excellent communication and presentation skills Proven ability to creatively source and develop new business Energetic and passionate about providing the best customer experience in the industry Active current NMLS license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire 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. 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: ~250 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. 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