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Commercial Real Estate Senior Underwriter

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$150k–$175k/yr

Senior

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Construction Project Underwriting, Sponsor Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis

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Relationship Manager, Third Party

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$140k–$175k/yr

Senior

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Client Relationship Management, Construction Lending, Bridge Lending, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Loan Structuring

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Director, IT Operations

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

Senior+

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: IT Operations, Infrastructure Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune

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Vice President, Loan Servicing

Hybrid

$160k–$175k/yr

Senior+

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Commercial Mortgage Loan Servicing, Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Processing, Escrow Management

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Sales Support Associate, Construction Lending

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid

$31/hr–$40/hr

Mid level

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Pipeline Management, Loan Structuring, Documentation Review, Customer Service, Construction Lending

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Relationship Manager, Construction Lending

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$140k–$175k/yr

Senior

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Construction Lending, Bridge Lending, Client Relationship Management, Loan Structuring, Deal Analysis

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Vice President, Corporate Loan Officer (Third-Party Originations)

Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK

Senior

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Commercial Real Estate Origination, Deal Structuring, Relationship Management, Credit Analysis, Business Development

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Senior Analyst

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$120k/yr

Mid level

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Commercial Real Estate Lending, Underwriting, Credit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Excel

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Analyst

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$80k–$95k/yr

Entry level

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Financial Analysis, Excel Modeling, Underwriting, Credit Analysis, Market Research

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Financial Strategy Analyst

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$85k–$100k/yr

Entry level

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Financial Modeling, Pipeline Management, Deal Analytics, Loan Pricing, Loan Structuring

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Certified General Appraiser/ Senior Valuations Specialist

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$125k–$150k/yr

Senior

About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadershi…

Skills: Property Valuation, Financial Risk Evaluation, Real Estate Appraisal, Project Proformas, Land-Residue Analysis

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Commercial Real Estate Senior Underwriter

Ascent Developer Solutions

Los Angeles, California, United States • Hybrid

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  • $150k–$175k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Plan
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee underwriting for sponsors and loans while managing portfolio monitoring and compliance. Lead and mentor the underwriting team to ensure accurate credit risk assessments and efficient operational processes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in finance or business and over 5 years of experience in construction and sponsor underwriting. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and proficiency in financial analysis and risk-scoring tools.

Full job description

About Ascent

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies.

The Role

The Senior Underwriter role is pivotal to Ascent's lending strategy, ensuring excellence across commercial and construction loan portfolios. By setting high standards in Sponsor and Loan Underwriting, this role ensures that loan assessments are thorough, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals. Beyond technical expertise, the Senior Underwriter fosters a collaborative, high-morale environment where productivity and growth thrive. Bridging departments, this role enables seamless collaboration and direct communication with senior leadership, placing the team at the center of impactful decision-making. As the organization grows, this role evolves from team lead to supervisory, expanding its influence on team development and company growth.

The Work

  • Oversee Underwriting at both Sponsor and Loan level, Portfolio Monitoring, and Compliance.
  • Provide working knowledge and input to Credit Policy, Front-End Guidance, and credit support documents.
  • Develop and mentor the Underwriting and Credit Analysis team.
  • Recommend and implement the best practices as part of the Company’s dedication to creating an industry-leading customer experience.
  • Develop efficient and timely Underwriting processes, and ongoing monitoring improvement opportunities.
  • Produce concise, complete, consistent, and accurate work products for approval authority(s), primarily Credit Approval Documents and Underwriting Packages.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Sales leadership and the Sales support team.
  • Educate and lead the Underwriting team to ensure accurate and efficient assessment of credit risk.
  • Adhere to underwriting policies, guidelines, and procedures that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements; recommend enhancements thereof.
  • Evaluate and analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other Underwriting data to inform prudent lending decisions.
  • Develop consistent and effective processes for both initial and ongoing Sponsor-only assessments.
  • Partner in the development and maintenance of effective portfolio assessment, monitoring, and management processes, including problem loan identification.
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies to maintain portfolio quality.
  • Remain current with changes in regulations and translate to Underwriting operations.
  • Collaborate with the compliance team to enable compliant Underwriting policies and procedures.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor Underwriters and Credit Analysts in support of a high-performing, high morale team.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages both innovation and continuous improvement.

Your Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years proven experience in both Construction Project and Sponsor Underwriting, preferably in regulated financial institutions.
  • 5+ years risk assessment and portfolio management, preferably in a financial services or lending institution.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
  • Highly effective communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills. 
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing, collaborative environment. 
  • Strong knowledge of financial analysis, credit risk modeling, and regulatory compliance.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Leadership track record of leading and developing Underwriting and Credit Analyst teams.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, including LOS, financial spreads and risk-scoring tools.

The Work Environment

  • This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino office, Monday - Thursday (Fridays are work-from-home).
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week; must be available for occasional overtime.
  • Some nights and weekends required.

Salary Range

Salary range is $150k-$175k per year, with a discretionary bonus adding up to 20% per year.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose.

Our Pledge

We pledge to be fair and considerate in hiring and promoting individuals, ensuring everyone can contribute their fullest potential regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances. By promoting equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society. At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed. Thank you for joining us on our journey towards a more inclusive future.

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About Ascent Developer Solutions

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Custom financial solutions for developers of SFR & multifamily properties, homebuilders & manufactured housing projects.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
LinkedIn followers
1,593

Ascent is a leading private lending and institutional debt platform offering customized financing solutions to top-tier single-family and multifamily developers and investors. Ascent was founded in 2024 by Robert Wasmund to capitalize on a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity to provide short-term secured loans for the acquisition, renovation, and construction of single-family, homebuilder, and multifamily properties, along with post-completion bridge financing. The company leverages the management team’s long-term relationships with highly sophisticated borrowers, a proven track record of success building and scaling private loan origination platforms, a best-in-class construction management team, and proprietary software and data product suites to offer its borrowers an efficient and streamlined advantage. CUSTOMIZED LENDING SOLUTIONS FOR: - Residential Real Estate Investors - Homebuilders - Bridge and Short-Term Rental Loans - Manufactured Housing Community Developers All references to Ascent or Ascent Developer Solutions contained on this page are a reference to Ascent Developer Solutions LLC - NMLS# 2533498

Offices: Los Angeles, California 91436, US · Cambridge, MA 02142, US

Real Estate InvestmentsFix and Flip LoansMultifamily LoansGround-Up Construction LoansRenovation FinancingBridge Loans for Real EstateReal Estate LoansLoans for HomebuildersBuild-to-Rent LoansBuild-for-Sale Loans
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About Ascent Developer Solutions

LinkedInVisit site

Custom financial solutions for developers of SFR & multifamily properties, homebuilders & manufactured housing projects.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
LinkedIn followers
1,593

Ascent is a leading private lending and institutional debt platform offering customized financing solutions to top-tier single-family and multifamily developers and investors. Ascent was founded in 2024 by Robert Wasmund to capitalize on a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity to provide short-term secured loans for the acquisition, renovation, and construction of single-family, homebuilder, and multifamily properties, along with post-completion bridge financing. The company leverages the management team’s long-term relationships with highly sophisticated borrowers, a proven track record of success building and scaling private loan origination platforms, a best-in-class construction management team, and proprietary software and data product suites to offer its borrowers an efficient and streamlined advantage. CUSTOMIZED LENDING SOLUTIONS FOR: - Residential Real Estate Investors - Homebuilders - Bridge and Short-Term Rental Loans - Manufactured Housing Community Developers All references to Ascent or Ascent Developer Solutions contained on this page are a reference to Ascent Developer Solutions LLC - NMLS# 2533498

Offices: Los Angeles, California 91436, US · Cambridge, MA 02142, US

Real Estate InvestmentsFix and Flip LoansMultifamily LoansGround-Up Construction LoansRenovation FinancingBridge Loans for Real EstateReal Estate LoansLoans for HomebuildersBuild-to-Rent LoansBuild-for-Sale Loans
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