Highly paid role for experienced Loan Officer (private lending) at F2 Finance

United States

The opportunity<p>F2 Finance is looking for a proven loan originator who knows the private lending market, have an established network, and can consistently close loans.</p><p>We offer a highly competitive base salary and an aggressive, uncapped commission structure designed to reward top performers.</p><p>This is not an entry-level position. To be considered, you must have:</p><ul><li>At least two years of experience as a loan officer</li><li>Direct experience at a private lender, hard money lender, or bridge lending company</li><li>A verifiable track record of originating at least $1 million per month</li></ul><p>If you do not meet these requirements, please do not apply.</p><p></p>About F2 Finance<p>F2 Finance is a fast-growing, real estate lender focused on short-term residential bridge loans, fix and flip financing, and other business-purpose real estate loans.</p><p>We are a true balance-sheet lender. We control our capital, make credit decisions in-house, and can move quickly when a transaction makes sense. We have substantial capital available for growth and are building a national lending platform for real estate entrepreneurs and investors who value speed, certainty, and direct access to their lender.</p><p>This is an opportunity to join an ambitious lender with the capital and appetite to close loans, without the bureaucracy or funding uncertainty found at many other platforms.</p><p></p>The role<p>You will be responsible for generating new business, developing relationships with borrowers and brokers, and managing opportunities from initial inquiry through closing.</p><p>Our preference is for this role to be based in our Santa Monica office. However, we are open to a remote arrangement for an exceptional candidate with a strong production history and the discipline to perform without day-to-day supervision.</p>Responsibilities<ul><li>Originate short-term bridge, fix and flip, and other business-purpose real estate loans</li><li>Develop relationships with borrowers, brokers, real estate investors, and referral partners</li><li>Build and manage a substantial pipeline of prospective loans</li><li>Work company-generated leads while conducting consistent outbound business development</li><li>Qualify opportunities against F2 Finance’s credit appetite</li><li>Structure and present transactions clearly to the credit team</li><li>Maintain oversight of loans through processing, underwriting, and closing</li><li>Deliver clear, proactive communication to customers and internal teams</li><li>Maintain accurate pipeline and relationship information in HubSpot</li><li>Represent F2 Finance at relevant conferences and industry events</li></ul> <p>You must have:</p><ul><li>At least two years of experience as a loan officer</li><li>Direct experience in private lending, hard money, residential bridge lending, or fix and flip finance</li><li>A verifiable track record of originating at least $1 million per month</li><li>An established network of relevant borrowers, brokers, investors, or referral sources</li><li>Strong knowledge of private lending transactions and credit considerations</li><li>The ability to build, manage, and convert a large pipeline</li><li>Strong sales, relationship management, and communication skills</li><li>A disciplined approach to prospecting, follow-up, and CRM management</li><li>The ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment</li><li>A customer-focused, commercially minded approach</li><li>Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a genuine drive to produce results</li></ul><p>Experience with HubSpot, Notion, Slack, and Google Workspace would be an advantage.</p><p>Remote candidates must also demonstrate a history of high performance in an autonomous environment, with excellent responsiveness and reporting discipline.</p>What success looks like<p>A successful originator will:</p><ul><li>Consistently originate at least $1 million per month, with the expectation of growing beyond that level</li><li>Build a repeatable pipeline of borrowers and brokers</li><li>Convert opportunities efficiently while protecting credit quality</li><li>Take ownership of transactions from initial contact through closing</li><li>Generate repeat business and become a trusted financing partner to active real estate investors</li></ul> Compensation and benefits<ul><li>Generous base salary</li><li>Aggressive, uncapped commission and bonus structure</li><li>Significant earning potential for high performers</li><li>Medical insurance</li><li>401(k) with employer contribution</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Direct access to decision-makers</li><li>Parking, endless snacks, quality coffee, and regular team lunches for office-based employees</li></ul><p>The strongest candidates will receive a package reflecting their production history, relationships, and expected contribution.</p>