Sr. Commercial Underwriter

Newmark • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Newmark is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to underwrite complex commercial real estate transactions, assess and mitigate title risk, and support successful closings across a national portfolio. The role covers acquisitions, refinances, construction loans, portfolio transactions, and multi-site deals. The underwriter analyzes title and transaction documents, issues title commitments and proformas with endorsements, identifies defects and curative requirements, and helps resolve underwriting objections. The position also supports commercial escrow officers, contributes to claims avoidance, and helps train and mentor junior underwriters and operations staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in national commercial title underwriting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in title closing software systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience with title closing software such as SoftPro, Encompass, ResWare, or Qualia.

Responsibilities

• 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 training and mentoring junior underwriters and operations staff.
• Communicate with all parties on commercial transactions, take client phone calls, and participate in deal-specific conference calls.

Benefits

• Industry-leading parental leave policy of up to 16 weeks.
• Generous healthcare.
• Bright Horizons back-up care program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Education reimbursement.
• Referral program.
• Opportunities to network and connect within the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed