Senior Commercial Underwriter

Job description

Newmark is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting complex commercial real estate transactions, assessing and mitigating title risk, and supporting successful closings across a national portfolio. Independently underwrite complex national commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, refinances, construction loans, portfolio transactions, and multi-site deals Analyze title searches, commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, organizational documents, and transaction structures to assess and mitigate risk Issue title commitments and proformas with endorsements in compliance with underwriting guidelines and state-specific regulations Identify title defects, curative requirements, and risk issues, and develop practical solutions to facilitate timely closings Communicate closely with assigned commercial escrow officers on each transaction to prepare needs lists for closings Provide underwriting guidance and support to commercial escrow officers Assist in resolving underwriting objections raised by lenders, borrowers, and counsel Support claims avoidance efforts through thorough risk analysis and documentation Participate in trainin...